Knee replacement surgery involves the removal of the heads of the thigh bone (femur) and the leg bone (tibia). Both ends of the bones are reshaped to accept customized fittings. The new fittings are put in place and a small plastic liner is inserted between the metal pieces to keep the joint moving smoothly. A knee cap liner is then inserted to prevent any friction on the new joint.
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