Knee replacement, or knee arthroplasty, it is a surgical procedure in which the injured or damaged joint is replaced with artificial parts. Knee replacements are usually performed on people suffering from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or trauma. The surgery is commonly practiced in epidural anesthesia, but depending on the case the anesthesiologist may choose a different solution. The surgical technique also makes use, in selected cases, the use of navigation and minimally invasive technique, with minor cuts and skin utmost respect muscles. 

During knee replacement, a surgeon cuts away damaged bone and cartilage from your thighbone, shinbone and kneecap, and replaces it with an artificial joint made of metal alloys, high-grade plastics and polymers. You and your doctor can choose from a wide variety of designs that take into account your age, weight, activity level and overall health. Most knee replacement joints attempt to replicate your knee's natural ability to roll and glide as it bends. People who need knee replacement surgery usually have daily pain, problems walking, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of chairs. The intervention was followed by a short hospital stay (an average of ten days). 

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The surgery is commonly practiced in epidural anesthesia, but depending on the case the anesthesiologist may choose a different solution. The surgical technique also makes use, in selected cases, the use of navigation and minimally invasive technique, with minor cuts and skin utmost respect muscles. The intervention was followed by a short hospital stay (an average of ten days).