Artificial knee joints, also known as knee prostheses, are medical devices designed to replace damaged or diseased knee joints, typically due to arthritis or injury. These implants restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve the quality of life for patients by mimicking the natural movement of the knee. Made from durable materials such as metal alloys, ceramics, and medical-grade plastics, artificial knees are surgically implanted to provide long-lasting function and stability.

Trauma Surgery

• Introduction to Artificial Knee Joints

• Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Knee

• Indications for Knee Arthroplasty

• Types of Knee Prostheses

• Surgical Techniques

• Postoperative Care and Rehabilitation

• Complications and Their Management

• Long-term Outcomes

• Innovations and Future Directions

• Case Studies

Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie Schwerpunkt Orthopädie, RWTH Aachen, Aachen
Christian Lüring

Book Title
Künstliche Kniegelenke

Book Subtitle
Wege aus dem Schmerz

Authors
Christian Lüring

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21990-0

eBook Packages
Medicine (German Language)

Copyright Information
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012

Softcover ISBN
978-3-642-21989-4
Published: 09 December 2011

eBook ISBN
978-3-642-21990-0
Published: 11 December 2011

Edition Number
2

Number of Pages
XIII, 115

Topics
Orthopedics, Traumatic Surgery, Physiotherapy, Popular Science, general, Pain Medicine