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Total Knee Replacement Surgeon in Pune Dr. Hrushikesh Saraf Total knee replacement, or arthroplasty, is the relining of the joint (bone end surfaces) with artificial parts called prostheses. There are three components used in the artificial knee. This is the right place for total knee replacement surgery in Pune. The femoral (thigh) component is made of metal and covers the end of the thigh bone The tibial (shin bone) component, made of metal and polyethylene (medical-grade plastic), covers the top end of the tibia. The metal forms the base of this component, while the polyethylene is attached to the top of the metal to serve as a cushion and smooth gliding surface. The third component, the patella (kneecap) may be all polyethylene or a combination of metal and polyethylene. The new components are stabilized by your ligaments and muscles, just as your natural knee. In some cases, total knee replacement can be done through a smaller incision. This is called minimally invasive total knee replacement.

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