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By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide to Orthopedics since 1999

Knee Replacement Animation

Thursday October 11, 2007
Knee replacement surgery is an option for patients with severe knee arthritis. When knee replacement surgery is performed, the cartilage of the knee joint is replaced with a metal and plastic implant.

This video is an animation of a knee replacement surgery. Watch the video to understand what your doctor will accomplish by performing a knee replacement surgery.

Related: Knee Replacement eCourse | Am I ready for knee replacement?

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