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How are the implants held in place?

April 26, 2017held implants

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How are the implants held in place?

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A. Total knee replacement implants implants are secured to the bone either with a special polymeric compound (“bone cement”) or are “press-fit” into place. Press fit implants have rough or porous undersurfaces into which bone will grow. More on Knee Implants.