Knee Joint Replacement

Knee joint replacement surgery is normally undertaken by an

Orthopaedic Surgeon

. A joint is any area where two bones are attached to allow movement of body parts, and is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage.

Joint replacement

surgery, known as

arthroplasty

, involves a diseased or damaged joint being removed and replaced with an artificial one (known as a prosthesis). Artificial joints are usually made of metal, ceramic or plastic materials. The most common joint replacements are the knee and hip, along with the shoulder, wrist, elbow and ankle.