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Can I have osteoarthritis even after total knee replacement?

Dr. Vonda Wright, MD
Dr. Vonda Wright, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
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Not in the same joint. Total joint replacement removes the arthritic ends of long bones and replaces them with metal caps.

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