Knee Anatomy

The knee is the largest joint in the body. It is made up of components that
normally work in harmony. But disease or injury can disrupt this harmony,
resulting in pain, muscle weakness and increased friction.

The knee is made up of three main parts:

Femur - lower end of the thigh bone
Tibia - upper end of the shin bone
Patella - knee cap, which slides in a groove on the end of the femur

The joint surfaces where these three bones touch are covered with articular cartilage, a smooth substance that cushions the bones and enables them to move
easily.

All remaining surfaces of the knee are covered by a thin, smooth tissue liner that releases a special fluid to lubricate the knee. This eliminates friction almost completely in a healthy knee.


Conditions & Treatments

ARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE AND HIP

KNEE ANATOMY

TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
ConforMIS Patient-Specific Knee Replacements
Reduced Incision Approach
Complications/Risks
After Surgery
Recovery

MAKO ROBOTIC SURGERY
MAKOplasty® Total Hip Replacement
MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing

HIP ANATOMY

TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
Anterior Surgical Approach
Materials and Design
After Surgery