The knee is a ball and socket joint made up of the femur (thigh bone), the tibia (shin bone), and patella(kneecap).
The smooth movement of the knee is facilitated by the spongy cartilage tissue that lines the articular surfaces (ball-shaped head with the socket-shaped acetabulum), this meniscus or soft cartilage between the femur and tibia, serves to cushion the knee and helps it absorb shock during motion.
This joint is further stabilized ligaments, other soft tissues and muscles. Many injuries and diseases to the knee can cause pain and disability and may require surgery.
With precision being a major requirement to regain the smooth movement as close to the normal knee as possible, Dr Graham may suggest robotic knee surgery to treat your damaged knee.