Joint replacement surgery
Arthroplasty is the most common surgical procedure for patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA). Between 25,000–30,000 knee and hip arthroplasties are performed each year in Sweden. During an arthroplasty, the damaged joint is replaced either partially (half knee replacement) or completely (total knee replacement) with an artificial joint made from plastic and/or metal. Most patients undergo
https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/joint-replacement-surgery - 2026-07-07
