TKA Basics
This is what the abbreviation TKA stands for.
Total Knee Arthroplasty
This bone forms the upper portion of the knee joint.
What is the femur?
This is the most common reason for undergoing a TKA.
What is osetoarthritis?
The patient is placed in this position for a TKA.
What is Supine?
This powered instrument is used to make precise bone cuts.
What is an oscillating bone saw?
A TKA replaces these two damaged structures in the knee.
What are bone and cartilage?
This bone forms the lower weight-bearing portion of the knee.
What is the tibia?
This type of arthritis causes joint inflammation and damage.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
The operative leg is prepped from this area to the foot.
What is the upper thigh?
This power instrument is used to prepare bone during TKA.
What is a surgical drill?
TKA implants are commonly made from these two types of materials.
What are metal and plastic?
Also called the kneecap, this structure protects the front of the knee.
What is the patella
This type of arthritis can develop following a knee injury.
What is post-traumatic arthritis?
CHG with alcohol or this solution may be used for skin preparation.
What is Betadine?
Name the three components listed in the TKA implant system.
What are the femoral, tibial, and patellar components?
Name ONE major purpose of a TKA.
What is relieving severe pain, improving function, or restoring mobility?
This tissue cushions the ends of the bones.
What is articular cartilage?
Difficulty walking, standing, or bending the knee is described as this indication.
What is limited mobility?
This sterile covering is pulled over the foot and lower leg while leaving the knee exposed.
What is a sterile stockinette?
This device can be used to control blood flow to the operative extremity.
What is a pneumatic tourniquet?
This type of anesthesia is commonly used for TKA along with sedation.
What is spinal anesthesia?
These structures absorb shock between the femur and tibia.
What are the menisci?
A TKA may be considered after these treatments, such as medications, injections, and physical therapy, have failed.
What are conservative treatments?
Why is a large area of the leg prepped for TKA?
What is to allow the leg to move without contaminating the sterile field?
This material and its mixing system may be needed when the TKA implants are cemented.
What is bone cement?