Fig. 1.22 This operative photograph demonstrates the focal areas of cartilage loss in the patella and femoral condyles throughout the knee joint.
Fig. 1.23 This radiograph demonstrates the loss of joint space in the medial compartment and presence of small spiky osteophytic regions at the medial lateral aspect of the joint.
OsteophytesLoss of joint space
Fig. 1.24 After knee replacement. This radiograph shows the position of the prosthesis.