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How does knee replacement surgery work?
My father is 68 years old and has been suffering with a lot of knee pain due to arthritis. The doctor has suggested knee replacement surgery. How does this surgery work? Given his age would you advise the same?
2 Answers
They remove the entire knee and cement in a metal/plastic knee. One of the most successful orthopedic surgeries done. 68 is not that old but risk depends on his cardiovascular status
Get a second opinion from a rheumatologist