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    What is involved in knee replacement surgery?

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  • Mr Vishal Pai

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Vishal is a Melbourne-based orthopaedic knee surgeon dealing with all aspects of elective and trauma conditions of the knee. Common procedures he performs include anterior … View Profile

    The steps involved in total knee replacement surgery include:

    Preparation of the bony surfaces

    Damaged cartilage is removed along with a small amount of underlying bone.

    Robotic assistance may be used in order to increase the accuracy of bone cuts and therefore improve the positioning of the metal implants.

    Accurate positioning of the metal implants

    Resurfacing of the kneecap (patella)

    Insertion of a medical-grade plastic spacer

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