The two prosthetic pieces are made of either metal or a durable plastic called polyethylene. These new surfaces move smoothly against one another, creating a functional knee j… 展开

Total knee replacement surgery provides most patients with pain relief and improved knee joint … 展开

Compared to total knee replacement, partial knee replacement is less invasive, so it is usually less painful and requires less recovery time. However, partial knee replacement is n… 展开

This surgery is appropriate for a limited number of younger (under age 60 or so), physically active people whose poor knee alignment has caused a great deal of wear-and-tear on just … 展开