Southern Cross New Plymouth Hospital - Orthopaedic Surgery

Postal Address

PO Box 979
Taranaki Mail Centre
New Plymouth 4340

Knee Replacement

An incision (cut) is made on the front of the knee to allow the surgeon access to the knee joint. The damaged and painful areas of the thigh bone (femur) and lower leg bone (tibia), including the knee joint, are removed and replaced with metal and plastic parts.

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/orthopaedics/southern-cross-new-plymouth-hospital-orthopaedic/