Knee Implants
In a knee replacement, up to four parts are implanted in the knee, replacing damaged portions of the femur, tibia, and patella. These plastic (tibia and patella) and metal (femur and tibia) implants use state-of-the-art materials designed to replicate the natural movements of the knee and last as long as possible. There has been development of different materials such as the mobile-bearing and gender-specific knee that you may have heard about in recent years. Dr. Scott is on the forefront of new knee replacement technology and can talk with you about the best implant materials for your need. Currently, Dr. Scott believes that the medial-pivot knee implant designs are superior to all other options.
