Knee replacement scar. Close-up of pliers being used to remove surgical staples from the knee of a 71-year-old man who has had a total knee replacement (TKR) operation. The staples held the edges of the surgical incision together to allow it to heal. A TKR operation involves opening up the knee joint and using surgical implants to replace the bones and cartilage of the joint. The different forms of arthritis are a common reason for a TKR operation,as well as severe injury to the knee. This patient also subsequently had compartment syndrome due to haemorrhage caused by anticoagulants. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
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