Knee swelling

<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The knee joint is formed by the lower end of the thigh bone (femur) and the upper end of the shin bone (tibia). The knee cap (patella) sits in the tendon of the quadriceps muscle, which is connected to the tibia by the patella tendon. It forms a third joint with the femur. Arthritis is a degenerative condition of the cartilage on the surface of a joint. The cartilage normally provides a low friction, impact resistant, bearing that contributes to efficient pain free stability in posture and locomotion. High pressure or repetitive loading can damage cartilage, like any other tissue or material.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Why do I need a Knee replacement? </div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">Most serious knee problems occur when the cushioning cartilage of the knee joint begins to wear out. When this happens the bones of the knee will eventually rub together causing stiffness and pain. </div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">The knee replacement operation is designed to relieve pain and enable you to improve your movement and make activity easier. Your doctor will always try other treatments first before they consider surgery, such as painkilling tablets. </div>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">What is a total knee replacement? </div>
<font face="tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> The knee joint is formed by the lower end of the thigh bone (femur) and the upper end of the shin bone (tibia). The knee cap (patella) sits in the tendon of the quadriceps muscle, which is connected to the tibia by the patella tendon. It forms a third joint with the femur. Arthritis is a degenerative condition of the cartilage on the surface of a joint. The cartilage normally provides a low friction, impact resistant, bearing that contributes to efficient pain free stability in posture and locomotion. High pressure or repetitive loading can damage cartilage, like any other tissue or material.

Why do I need a Knee replacement?

Most serious knee problems occur when the cushioning cartilage of the knee joint begins to wear out. When this happens the bones of the knee will eventually rub together causing stiffness and pain. The knee replacement operation is designed to relieve pain and enable you to improve your movement and make activity easier. Your doctor will always try other treatments first before they consider surgery, such as painkilling tablets. What is a total knee replacement?


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