Knee replacement, commonly known as knee arthroplasty or a total knee replacement, is an operation to repair an arthritis-damaged knee. The kneecap and the caps on the ends of the bones that make up the knee joint are made of metal and plastic. Knee replacement, commonly known as knee arthroplasty or a total knee replacement, is an operation to repair an arthritis-damaged knee. The kneecap and the caps on the ends of the bones that make up the knee joint are made of metal and plastic.
Knee replacement, commonly known as knee arthroplasty or a total knee replacement, is an operation to repair an arthritis-damaged knee. The kneecap and the caps on the ends of the bones that make up the knee joint are made of metal and plastic. Knee replacement, commonly known as knee arthroplasty or a total knee replacement, is an operation to repair an arthritis-damaged knee. The kneecap and the caps on the ends of the bones that make up the knee joint are made of metal and plastic.
Knee replacement surgery involves installing a prosthetic knee joint to replace a damaged or worn-out one. Ireland's public healthcare system offers this treatment, but waiting times can be long.
Ireland's universal health insurance system, known as the General Medical Services Scheme (GMS), covers most of the cost for eligible residents. Private insurance or out-of-pocket payments may be required for some expenses.