Trabecular Metal Knee "The Best Thing Next to Bone"
The biggest challenge in Revision Knee Surgery is management of bone loss. Trabecular metal has been developed to augment this bone deficiency. Its strength, elascticity and structure is almost identical to bone. These unique features allow bone to grow over its surface. Different shapes and sizes are commercially available to fit into specific bone defects.
Bone vs. Trabecular Metal
Micro photograph showing structure similar to bone (click image for enlarge view)
Pre-Operation
Trabecular Metal Implants
Loose total knee prosthesis showing bone loss.
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Trabecular metal cone for tibial bone defect.
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Post-Operation
Revision with restoration of anatomy and alignment (click image for enlarge view)
