make you relax or feel sleepy.
the surgeon will make a cut over your knee. this cut is about 3 to 5 inches long.
next, the doctor looks at the entire knee joint. if there is damage to more than one part of your knee, you may need a total knee replacement. most of the time this is not needed, because tests done before the procedure would have shown this damage.
the damaged bone and tissue are removed.
a part made from plastic and metal is placed into the knee.
once the part is in the proper place, it is attached with bone cement.
the wound is closed with stitches.
you can put your full weight on 