Are your natural knees chopped off while performing knee replacement surgery? No, your natural knees are not chopped off during knee replacement surgery. Instead, the damaged surfaces of your knee joint are replaced with artificial parts. This is done to relieve pain and improve function in your knee. During the surgery, the surgeon will make an incision in your knee and remove the damaged cartilage and bone. They will then insert artificial parts to replace the damaged surfaces. The artificial parts are made of metal, plastic, or ceramic. Once the artificial parts are in place, the surgeon will close the incision and bandage your knee. You will likely need to stay in the hospital for a few days after surgery, so that you can be monitored and undergo physical therapy. After surgery, you will need to follow your surgeon's instructions carefully. This will help you to recover and get the best possible results from the surgery. Here are some of the benefits of knee re...