What will happen during the total hip or knee replacement procedure?
This common procedure lasts between one and two hours. We remove the damaged cartilage and bone, and then position the new metal and plastic joint to restore the function of your hip or knee. Once the new joint is in place, we use a special surgical cement to fill the gap between the prosthesis and the remaining natural bone to secure the artificial joint. In younger patients, we use a noncemented, porous prosthesis, allowing the natural bone to grow into the prosthesis.
