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Knee replacement

Illustration showing a healthy knee, a knee with osteoarthritis and knee that has undergone knee replacement surgery

Knee replacement surgery can repair damage from osteoarthritis or inflammatory conditions. The artificial joint has metal alloy caps for your thighbone and shinbone and high-density plastic to replace eroded cartilage within the joint and on your kneecap.

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