Worn knee joint replacement. Tibial component of a knee joint replacement showing severe wear. This plastic plate fits onto the top of the tibia (shin bone) and articulates with a plate attached to the femur (thigh bone). Such components only have a life span of a few years before they need replacing. Prosthetic knee joints are needed when the protective cartilage surrounding the joint is lost. Cartilage can be lost due to injury or osteoarthritis | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Devlin, Mike |
Taille de l’image : | 5196 px × 3389 px |
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