A total knee replacement involves replacing three compartments of the knee joint with artificial components.
During a total knee replacement, the damaged cartilage and bone from the femur, tibia, and patella are removed and replaced with metal and plastic implants. According to the reference provided (20-Sept-2023), a total knee replacement addresses all three compartments of the knee. Therefore, although each compartment involves multiple pieces, a knee replacement replaces components in 3 main areas.
