The 50+ Woman's Go-To Site for a Healthy Body, Mind, and Spirit Since 1997
About | Contact | Videos

What is Knee Replacement

» » » What It Is

What exactly is Knee Replacement? Our medical encyclopedia can get you started in your journey to learn more about this procedure. Continue your research by choosing one of the procedure sections to the left.

Learn

Knee Replacement Definition


Alternate Names for Knee Replacement:
Knee arthroplasty

Definition

This surgery involves removing a diseased or injured knee joint and replacing it with an artificial one.

Previous:
« Knee Replacement Overview
Next:
Reasons for Knee Replacement »

Learn

Learn what Knee Replacement is
What Is
Learn what the procedure is. Find out how it is performed.
Reasons For Knee Replacement
Reasons For
Find out why and when this procedure should be done.
Knee Replacement Complications
Complications
Learn about possible complications and what might increase the risk of them.
Knee Replacement Details
What to Expect
Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards.
Knee Replacement Results
Results
What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results.
When to Contact Doctor about Knee Replacement
Call Your Doctor
What to look out for and when to call your doctor after a procedure has been done.

Latest Articles


Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright ©2013 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved. Source: EBSCO

© Copyright 1997 - 2013 ThirdAge Media, LLC. All rights reserved.