Total knee replacement, also called total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the worn out or damaged surfaces of the knee joint are removed and replaced with artificial parts. Indications. Total knee replacement surgery is commonly indicated for severe osteoarthritis of the knee.
اقرأ المزيدWhat is a partial knee replacement? A partial knee replacement is surgery to replace part of your knee joint.It's a type of procedure called an arthroplasty (joint replacement).. A surgeon will remove damaged sections of your knee joint and replace them with an artificial joint (a prosthesis) made of metal and plastic.
اقرأ المزيدThe second knee replacement surgery video shows actual footage from a real total knee replacement operation and talks you through what is going on at each stage. For those of you who would like to know a little bit more about what is involved, visit the knee replacement surgery guide.
اقرأ المزيدThis article reviews the benefits, risks, and alternatives to total knee replacement surgery (which is sometimes called total knee arthroplasty). Knee replacement is a surgical procedure that decreases pain and improves the quality of life in many patients with severe arthritis of the knees.
اقرأ المزيدKnee replacement surgery is an effective procedure to relieve pain, correct leg deformity, and help you resume everyday activities. In this video, Dr. Stuart Fischer, editor-in-chief of OrthoInfo, performs total knee replacement surgery. Note that the procedure shown is only one of many techniques used to perform a total knee replacement.
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