What is knee arthroplasty?

Dr. Karen L. Gorton, PhD, MS, RN on behalf of Sigma Nursing

Emergency Room Nursing Specialist

Arthroplasty is defined as the surgical repair, by realignment or reconstruction, of a joint. Knee arthroplasty is the surgical repair of the knee. Most commonly, knee arthroplasty involves the replacement of the damaged joint with artificial components.

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Knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure used to alleviate pain once the cartilage in the knee wears out.

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