Knee Replacement vs Knee Resurfacing

Jun 7, 2024

Knee replacement surgery ensures the preservation of major ligaments and muscles. But is there a difference between replacement and resurfacing? Dr. Simon Thomas (https://bit.ly/DrSimonthomas), Director, Robotic Joint Replacement & Orthopaedics, Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, India, explains how the terms refer to the same procedure and why it is advantageous to patients suffering from knee ailments.

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