TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
Total Knee Replacement Surgeon in Lewisburg, West Virginia
A total knee replacement is a surgery to replace diseased or damaged knee joint with an artificial knee joint made of materials, such as metal or plastics. Erik J. Stapleton, DO. provides diagnosis and individualized non-operative and operative treatment plans in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Erik J. Stapleton, DO. also provides highly specialized care during and after surgery. Contact Erik J. Stapleton, DO.’s office for an appointment today!
What is Total Knee Replacement?
Total knee replacement, also called total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the worn out or damaged surfaces of the knee joint are removed and replaced with an artificial prosthesis.
Total knee replacement, also called total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the worn out or damaged surfaces of the knee joint are removed and replaced with an artificial prosthesis.
Indications for Total Knee Replacement
The knee is made up of the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone) and patella (kneecap). The two menisci, the soft cartilage between the femur and tibia, serve as a cushion and help absorb shock during motion. Arthritis (inflammation of the joints), injury or other diseases of the joint can damage this protective layer, causing extreme pain and difficulty in performing daily activities in an arthritic knee, the cartilage itself becomes thinner or completely absent.
Indications for Total Knee Replacement
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