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  COMPUTER ASSISTED KNEE REPLACEMENT What is Knee Replacement Surgery? Knee Replacement is a surgical procedure for replacing the damaged area of the knee joint. A component of metal and plastic is used to replace the damaged area of the knee joint. Through this Knee Replacement Surgery, the patient can relieve pain and disability. Computer Assisted Knee Replacement A computer is utilized to achieve the desired accuracy during a knee replacement surgery .  How does Knee Replacement work? The crucial part of the knee replacement surgery is the proper positioning of the components of the new joint. The surgeon is assisted by the computer to position the components of the new joint accurately, thereby bringing this type of surgery the name  “computer-assisted surgery” . Similar to an autopilot which assists the pilots or a GPRS that aids the driver to reach their destination easily and safely, computer helps the surgeon to achieve the desired accuracy during knee replacement...

  Arthroscopic Anatomical ACL Reconstruction During the past decade, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has become a familiar term. The ACL is the main stabilizer of the knee joint during abrupt change in direction. With the increase in sports participation, injury to the ACL has become one of the most common sports injuries. The operative treatment has evolved from open procedures to arthroscopically performed outpatient procedures with early weight bearing. What happens if the ACL is torn? The knee becomes unstable while abruptly changing direction. Many authors have stated that the ACL injury is career ending for the athletes. Ireland calls this a "heart attack of the knee . Why does the ACL fail to heal? Unlike other ligaments about the joint, the ACL passes through the joint and is surrounded by joint fluid. Other ligaments heal by scar formation This fluid is designed to dissolve and prevent blood clotting within the joint Without blood clot, scar tissue does not form. The...