Procedure
Surgery that replaces a damaged knee joint with an artificial one to relieve pain and improve movement.
Also called: total knee replacement, total knee arthroplasty, partial knee replacement, knee arthroplasty
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about knee replacement and what is right for you.
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