Knee replacement - Mayo Clinic Joint damage is often caused by wear-and-tear arthritis, also called osteoarthritis An artificial knee joint has metal caps to resurface the thighbone and shinbone, and high-density plastic to replace damaged cartilage Each of these artificial parts is called a prosthesis
Fresno Joint Replacement Specialist | Henry Dunn, M. D. As a board-certified and fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon, Dr Henry Dunn specializes in hip and knee replacements His expertise includes minimally invasive approaches to hip and knee replacement, which allow for enhanced and expedited recovery after surgery
Joint Replacement Surgery (Joint Arthroplasty) - HSS. edu Joint replacement surgery (also known as arthroplasty) is a procedure in which portions of a damaged joint are removed and replaced with an artificial implants The most common joints replaced are the hip and knee, but others, such as the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and ankle can also be replaced
Arthroplasty - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for arthroplasty This is a common degenerative joint disease It causes a loss of the cartilage or cushion in a joint Why might I need arthroplasty? Arthroplasty may be used when medical treatments no longer relieve joint pain and disability