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Knee Replacement

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Knee replacement, also called arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to resurface a knee damaged by arthritis. Metal and plastic parts are used to cap the ends of the bones that form the knee joint, along with the kneecap. This surgery may be considered for someone who has severe arthritis or a severe knee injury.

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This video covers knee replacement, also called arthroplasty, a surgical procedure to resurface a knee damaged by arthritis. It describes how metal and plastic parts are used to cap the ends of the bones that form the knee joint, along with the kneecap, and that the surgery may be considered for someone with severe arthritis or a severe knee injury.

Key points

  • Knee replacement is also called arthroplasty
  • It resurfaces a knee damaged by arthritis
  • Metal and plastic parts cap the ends of the bones forming the knee joint and the kneecap
  • It may be considered for severe arthritis or a severe knee injury

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This video presents “Knee Replacement” — Knee replacement, also called arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to resurface a knee damaged by arthritis. Metal and plastic parts are used to cap the ends of the bones that form the knee joint, along with the kneecap. This surgery may. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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