Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure applied to help relieve pain and restore the functioning of severely diseased knee joints.
The procedure involves the removal of the damaged bone and cartilage in the knee joints and replacing it with an artificial joint called prosthesis made of metal alloys, hard and durable plastic and polymers.
The orthopedist can choose from a variety of knee replacement prostheses and surgical techniques depending on the patient’s age, weight, activity level, knee size and shape, and overall health.
