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2. Knee replacement - Wikipedia

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   Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability, most commonly offered when joint pain is not diminished by conservative sources. [ 1][ 2] It may also be performed for other knee diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

3. Does Medicare cover knee replacement surgery? - AOL

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   The average patient's out-of-pocket cost for a knee replacement or hip replacement is about $2,000. “If a patient has the procedure in a hospital and stays in the hospital as an inpatient ...

4. Lateral release (surgery) - Wikipedia

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   Contents. Lateral release (surgery) A lateral release is a surgical procedure to release tight capsular structures ( lateral retinaculum) on the outer aspect (lateral aspect) of the kneecap ( patella ). This is usually performed because of knee pain related to the kneecap being pulled over to the outer (lateral) side and not being able to run ...

5. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty - Wikipedia

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   ICD-9-CM. 81.54. [ edit on Wikidata] Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a surgical procedure used to relieve arthritis in one of the knee compartments in which the damaged parts of the knee are replaced. UKA surgery may reduce post-operative pain and have a shorter recovery period than a total knee replacement procedure, [1] [2 ...

6. Whether you need surgery after a knee injury is ... - AOL

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   Here’s what to know about a knee injury. Q. I am 24 and a competitive recreational soccer player. Last week, my knee was hit on its outside portion.

7. Joint replacement - Wikipedia

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   Joint replacement is a procedure of orthopedic surgery known also as arthroplasty, in which an arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with an orthopedic prosthesis. Joint replacement is considered as a treatment when severe joint pain or dysfunction is not alleviated by less-invasive therapies. Joint replacement surgery is often ...