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Mr Michael Hanlon - Knee & Musculoskeletal Tumour Surgeon

Postal Address

Domain Orthopaedics
20 Titoki Street
Parnell
Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 307 4283
Fax (09) 307 4280
Email marlene@domainortho.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: domainor

Total Knee Replacement

This is a surgical procedure performed on a knee joint that has become painful and/or impaired because of disease, injury or wear and tear.

In total knee replacement, artificial materials (metal and plastic) are used to replace the following damaged surfaces within the knee joint:

the end of the femur (thigh bone)
the end of the tibia (shin bone)
the back of the kneecap (patella)

This operation is a major procedure which requires you to be in hospital for several days and will be followed by a significant period of rehabilitation.

For more we reccommend the AAOS total knee replacement website information

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/orthopaedics/mr-michael-hanlon-knee-musculoskeletal-tumour/