Knee Joint Replacement (cont.)
Medical Author:
Gary M Gaddis, MD, PhD, FACEP
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Richard Harrigan, MD
IN THIS ARTICLEOutlookWith proper care and rehabilitation, a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) may last 20 years or longer before you need a replacement. More than 85-90% of replaced knee joints continue to work 10 years after surgery. |
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Total knee replacement in some form has been practiced for over 50 years.
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