Biological knee prosthesis
Biological knee prosthesis
180,000 artificial knee joints are implanted in Germany per year. An alternative to this procedure is a biological prosthesis, which PD Dr. med. Berthold strongly recommends in the event of a one-sided abrasion of the knee joint.
Most artificial knee joints are so-called surface replacements. This means that the articular surface of the femur and then tibial plateau are replaced by metal implants. A plastic disc is then placed between the metal elements. Even though the results of artificial knee surgery are often highly satisfactory, the alternative biological prosthesis is still often the better choice.
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Biological knee prosthesis
A biological prosthesis does not need a metal artificial joint, which means that the original knee joint remains intact. Furthermore, unlike the traditional knee prosthesis, no bone is removed and no alien material is used. When using a biological prosthesis, the bone surface in the area of extensive cartilage damage (osteoarthritis) is removed. This stimulates the development of replacement cartilage.
Dr. med. Berthold recommends
Biological prosthesis surgery is an arthroscopic operation (joint arthroscopy). The procedure creates a layer of replacement cartilage that often lasts for many years. In some cases the surgery can be repeated after a few years time. It is often necessary to adjust cases of “genu valgum” (knock knees) and “genu varum” (bandy legs) during biological prosthesis surgery to optimise the load ratio within the joint. This ensures that the newly generated cartilaginous tissue is not excessively stressed by a one-sided load within the joint. After surgery the affected joint has to be disburdened for a few weeks. The patient needs to engage in passive movement exercises on a CPM bar on a daily basis to support the regeneration of cartilage.
Your knee specialist in Munich
PD Dr. med. Daniel P. Berthold
- Board-certified specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery with international training at TUM, LMU, and the University of Connecticut.
- Over 100 scientific publications and award-winning research.
- Modern conservative therapies such as PRP, hyaluronic acid, and stem cell procedures.
- Precise minimally invasive surgery and individualized, evidence-based treatment planning
- Special expertise in ACL injuries, meniscal tears, and cartilage damage
- Modern diagnosis and treatment of patellar instability and overuse syndromes
- Individualized treatment concepts for sports injuries, osteoarthritis, and complex knee conditions
