A joint replacement surgeon, Thomas Schmalzried, MD, serves as a physician specialist at Harbor-UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Thomas Schmalzried, MD, has provided care to orthopedic patients and has written over 170 peer-reviewed publications. The majority of his research has focused on hip and knee arthroplasty.
Knee arthroplasty, also known as knee replacement surgery, is a procedure that replaces the worn and damaged surfaces of a knee joint with similar-sized, metal and plastic components. Knee replacement is one of the most common, most successful, and safest surgical procedures.
The most frequent reason for having a knee replacement is osteoarthritis. Degradation of joint cartilage, osteoarthritis, is characterized by gradually increasing pain and stiffness (loss of motion) which may be exacerbated by climbing stairs or walking distances. A fracture around the knee, or a sports or work injury, can cause damage to the joint cartilage and may also result in the need for knee replacement surgery.
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