Prosthetic implant fixation of the components of a TKR can be achieved in two ways: bone cement (polymethylmethacrylate) or a porous-coated, cementless prosthesis. The most common compartment affected...

Prosthetic implant fixation of the components of a TKR can be achieved in two ways: bone cement (polymethylmethacrylate) or a porous-coated, cementless prosthesis.

The most common compartment affected with severe osteoarthritis of the knee is the lateral knee joint compartment, which results in a valgus deformity.