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Artificial knee joint

Illustration showing knee joint after knee replacement

Artificial knee joints used in knee replacement surgery are typically made of metal and plastic. Metal alloy parts replace the damaged thighbone and shinbone. High-density plastic on the shin component replaces lost cartilage.
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