What are the risks of knee replacement surgery?

Knee replacement surgery is one of the treatment options for a knee joint that osteoarthritis has damaged. Osteoarthritis develops due to a breakdown of joint cartilage and the underlying bone.

Source: Medical News Today

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The Benefits of Outpatient Knee Replacement

The Benefits of Outpatient Knee Replacement

With over 600,000 total knee replacements annually, knee replacement surgery is one of the most successful operations in modern medicine.1 For arthritis patients suffering from knee pain, it provides significant relief and improved joint function.

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