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Building 730, St Johns,
Auckland 1072,
New Zealand
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UniSports Orthopaedics
Postal Address
Contact Details
Phone (09) 522 6300
Fax (09) 521 9840
Email admin@unisportsortho.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: uniortho
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 thigh bone (femur)
- the end of the shin bone (tibia)
- 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.
Occasionally blood transfusions are required; if you have some concerns raise this with your surgeon during consultation.
For more information about total knee replacement please click here.
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/orthopaedics/unisports-orthopaedics/