Quiz: Do I Need Knee Replacement Surgery?

Knee replacement surgery is a common procedure in the U.S. It’s performed to relieve severe knee pain due to arthritis when non-invasive medical treatments haven’t helped. But it’s a big surgery, and it might not be right for everyone. 

Take this quiz if you’re wondering: “How do you know if you need a knee replacement?”

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Mandy Armitage, MD

Mandy Armitage, MD, has combined her interests in clinical medicine with her passion for education and content development for many years. She served as medical director for the health technology companies HealthLoop (now Get Well) and Doximity.

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Karla Robinson, MD

Karla Robinson, MD, is a medical editor for GoodRx. She is a licensed, board-certified family physician with almost 20 years of experience in health through varied clinical, administrative, and educational roles.

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