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Artificial Knee Replacement

Artificial Knee Replacement. Ramana Gabby Chris. 12 December 2012 Biotech Engineering. Causes . Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Medical Collateral Ligament Injury Bursitis. Disorder. Degenerative Arthritis Osteoarthrosis

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Artificial Knee Replacement

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  1. Artificial Knee Replacement Ramana Gabby Chris 12 December 2012 Biotech Engineering

  2. Causes • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury • Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury • Medical Collateral Ligament Injury • Bursitis

  3. Disorder • Degenerative Arthritis • Osteoarthrosis • PostTraumatic-Arthritis (develops after an injury) • Iliotibial Band Syndrome • Medical plica syndrome.

  4. Treatments Available • Physical therapy • Orthotics and Bracing • Corticosteroids - injections • Hyaluronic acid – injections • Arthoscoic Surgery • Partial Knee replacement surgery. • Total knee replacement

  5. Current Model Available The only famous model is the standard hinge joint type. • 1 Top part of Artificial Joint • 2 Bottom Part of Artificial Joint • 3 Tibia • 4 Femur

  6. Our Model • Redesigned to last for more than 10 years. • Redesigned to hold larger quantity of cement between the joints. • Simple and innovative design. • Very cheap!

  7. Estimated Costs Knee Replacement Cost Price Estimates Including room fee, nurse fee, food, pre-op tests, medical supplies, medication, operating room fee, x-rays, and consulation.

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