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Partial knee replacement - series: Procedure

Partial knee replacement - series
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Procedure

The damaged bone is removed and replaced with an implant (prosthetic) made of plastic and metal.

Update Date: 5/5/2008

Updated by: Andrew L. Chen, MD, MS, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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