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TKA
TKA is an abbreviation of 'total knee arthroplasty' - the replacement of the natural knee joint with manufactured components. Page updated February 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
TKR
TKR is an abbreviation of 'total knee replacement'. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Torn meniscus
A torn meniscus is a split through the fibres and matrix of the shock absorber of the knee. Page updated May 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Total knee arthroplasty
A total knee arthroplasty is the same as a 'total knee replacement'. Page updated June 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Total knee replacement
A total knee replacement (TKR) is a replacement of the femoral and tibial surfaces of the knee joint, and generally also part of the patella, with metal and plastic. Page updated February 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Total knee replacement failure and revision
If a knee replacement fails it may have to be removed and replaced. This is the main reason why surgeons counsel patients to wait before undergoing knee replacement if they are still young. Page updated February 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Total knee replacement operating room considerations.
A number of operating room issues are of importance when making choices about knee replacement.
Total meniscectomy
A total meniscectomy is the surgical removal of the whole of a meniscus - the shock absorber of the knee.
Tourniquet
A tourniquet in knee surgery is an inflatable wrapping which goes around the upper thigh to stop blood flow during an operation. Page updated March 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Traction apophysitis
A traction apophysitis is a condition where excessive pull on a tendon attachment creates an area of inflammation on the bony bump (apophysis) where the tendon attaches. Page updated June 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)