Knee replacement scar. 3-week-old scar (vertical line running from upper centre to lower centre) on the knee of a 77 year old man. This is from a tota

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Knee replacement scar. 3-week-old scar (vertical line running from upper centre to lower centre) on the knee of a 77 year old man. This is from a total knee replacement (TKR), an operation that involves opening up the knee joint and using surgical implants to replace the bones and cartilage of the joint. It is often used to treat arthritis or a severe injury to the knee.

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