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    What is Total Knee Replacement?

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  • A/Prof Mike Reid

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Michael studied Medicine at the University of Aberdeen and graduated as a doctor in 1999 with Thomas Lauder Carr Prize in Orthopaedics. Michael’s early medical … View Profile

    The knee is the body's largest joint, cushioned by articular cartilage. As cartilage breaks down, bones become exposed, forming osteophytes. Soft tissues around the joint can become inflamed, causing stiffness and pain. This leads to muscle weakening and further joint damage, with obesity worsening osteoarthritis, especially in women. Speak to one of our OSSEM doctors about our Fit4Surgery Program and in particular weight loss prior to surgery if you would like some help with this.

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