When a knee is so severely damaged by disease or injury, an artificial knee replacement may be considered. Approximately 500,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed annually in the US. The most common age for knee replacement is between ages 60 to 80 years old.

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Knee Replacement Overview - Summary of a knee replacement, covering the anatomy of the knee, reasons for the procedure and a surgical overview.

Anatomy Of The Knee - Reviews the parts of the knee.

Knee Pain And Problems - Discusses common knee problems, as well as diagnosis and treatment.