What about joint arthroplasty (joint replacement)?
When arthritis is severe and the pain intolerable, the best procedure for a knee can be joint arthroplasty. Joint replacement is one of the best procedures available in orthopaedics for releaving pain and restoring function.

What is total knee replacement?
Total joint arthroplasty is when the entire knee is replaced. This involves placing a metal cap to the end of the thighbone and a plastic replacement to the tibia or shinbone. In addition, the kneecap may or may not be replaced with plastic. The results of total joint arthroplasty are excellent in most patients.

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