When performing the surgery, your knee is placed in a bent position to ensure that all surfaces of the joint are completely visible. After making an incision that is about 6” – 10” in length, your orthopaedic surgeon moves your kneecap aside and removes the damaged surfaces of the joints. When the joint surfaces have been properly prepared, your New Orleans orthopaedic surgeon inserts the artificial joint.

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