@rehabscientist: ๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฅ โโโ ๐Here is a great video from @Experience Anatomy showing passive articulation of a total knee replacement. ๐Total knee replacement (TKR) or arthroplasty (TKA) refers to a procedure in which metal and plastic components are used to replace damaged knee joint structures (bone and cartilage). ๐In the majority of cases, this damage is the result of degenerative osteoarthritis, which typically occurs in middle-aged and older adults. However, rheumatoid and post-traumatic arthritis can also be associated with joint degeneration and knee replacement. ๐ง Osteoarthritis describes a condition in which a breakdown of joint or articular cartilage occurs and typically produces pain, swelling, reduced knee mobility and limited function with activities such as walking, stair climbing and squatting/bending the knee. โ If you are suffering from arthritis associated knee pain, exercises that strengthen the knee and hip muscles have been shown to help improve function and reduce pain with daily tasks. #RehabScience #totalkneereplacement #kneereplacement
