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Partial knee replacement

Normal anatomy

Cartilage covers the end of bones in joints to provide shock absorption during movement.

Indication

Normal cartilage on the end of the femur is compared to worn, damaged femoral cartilage.

Incision

A small cut (incision), typically about three inches, is made over the area of the knee that is damaged.

Procedure

The damaged bone is removed and replaced with an implant (prosthetic) made of plastic and metal.

Aftercare

Most patients have a rapid recovery and have considerably less pain than they did before surgery and go home the day after surgery (unlike the 3 or 4 days required by a total knee replacement).

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Review Date: 8/26/2009
Reviewed By: Dennis Ogiela, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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