WHAT IS KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT
Why do people need KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT ? Knee joint replacement is a procedure that involves replacing an injured or ailing knee with an artificial joint, or prosthesis. The prosthesis is made of metal alloys, plastics, and polymers. It mimics the function of a knee. When selecting a prosthetic knee, your doctor will take into account your: age weight activity level overall health The procedure to remove your old knee and replace it with a prosthesis usually takes less than two hours, but recovery and rehabilitation can last months. Another name for this procedure is knee arthroplasty. Knee replacements are a very common surgery. The AAOS notes that more than 600,000 knee replacements occur every year in the United States. What is the purpose of a knee joint replacement? Damage from arthritis is the most common reason for knee joint replacement. This includes both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Doctors usually only recommend knee replacement after other, le...