Knee Replacement
The knee is made up of the femur (thigh bone), the tibia (shin bone), and patella (kneecap). The meniscus, a soft cartilage between the femur and tibia serves as a cushion and helps absorb shock during motion. Many injuries and diseases to the knee can cause pain and disability and may require knee replacement surgery. Knee replacement can involve a partial replacement where only those parts of the bone that are damaged are replaced with a prosthesis, or total replacement in which the worn out or damaged surfaces of the knee joint are removed and replaced with new artificial parts.
