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Who should have a total knee replacement?

The most common reason for a total knee replacement is severe arthritic pain. Pain cannot be measured, and the degree of pain sufficient to warrant surgery should be decided by the patient and doctor together. Painful and arthritic knees often become unstable and untrustworthy, causing falls and other injuries. The patient’s independence is compromised and the quality of their life will decrease.

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