Microbiota as Early Diagnostic and predictivE Factor for Osteoarthritic Degeneration and Microbial Contamination

The Orthopedic Surgeon will remove the damaged cartilage and bone then implant the new metal and plastic knee to restore the alignment and function of your knee. The surgical procedure takes about 1-2 hours on average. While in case of infection, an antibiotic cement is inserted, which will be removed with the subsequent prosthetic implant surgery. Finally, prosthetic components can be more filling, depending on the amount of bone that is previously removed.