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Anatomy of the Knee

A painful knee can severely affect your ability to lead a full active life. Over the last twenty five years, major advancements in artificial knee replacement have improved the outcome of the surgery greatly. Artificial knee replacement surgery is becoming more and more common.

The knee is made up of three bones: the femur (thigh bone), the tibia (lower leg bone) and the patella (kneecap).

Knee anatomy front and side views
   
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