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A number of knee replacement options exist which may be implemented depending upon the level of compromise of the natural knee anatomy. The knee anatomy complex includes the knee joint between the femur distal end and the tibia proximal end, and the surrounding anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL, PCL), and medial and lateral collateral ligaments (MCL, LCL), which provide support and stabilization to the knee joint. When one or more ligaments are compromised, for example through injury, disease, or aging, a knee prosthesis system or assembly may be implanted to replace the knee joint.

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