knee replacements
Prosthetic leg hinges
Knee replacements are surgical procedures in which damaged or diseased knee joints are replaced with artificial components, typically metal and plastic.
The term also refers to the prosthetic joints themselves: My grandmother has had both knee replacements for over a decade now.
The surgery is common for severe arthritis or injury when other treatments fail.
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- jointShared by multiple parties
- prostheticManufactured body substitute
- titaniumElement twenty-two
cartilage · arthritis · rehabilitation · physical therapist · range of motion · implant · surgeon · hospital · recovery · mobility · walking · walking aid · crutches · swelling · scar · back on your feet · new lease on life · anesthesia
knee replacementsconservative treatment
Non-surgical medical management
physical therapy · exercise therapy · weight management · anti-inflammatory medication · watchful waiting
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