What are common knee procedures?
Knees can require treatment following an injury during play or normal activity, or as a result of an illness or disease, according to the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). Arthritis is a common condition that could lead to knee surgery, according to the NIH
Most surgical procedures on the knee are minimally-invasive, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(AAOS). Before surgery is considered, options such as immobilization, physical therapy, or drug therapy will be exhausted, according to the AAOS.
The AAOS states that when surgery is necessary, other procedures available include:
- Partial knee replacement
- Revision knee replacement
- Total knee replacement
Talk to your doctor about common knee procedures.
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