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The answer for this varies, I'm sure, and would also depend on whether the artificial joint was for a total or partial knee replacement. I have called my orthopedist and he records the artificial model in his office at .8 lbs. or just under a pound (for a total knee arthroses). -Paul Greear Physical Therapy Tech, NCTMB. Saint Lukes Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Services, Nampa, Idaho.

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the weight of an artificial hip is approximately 11 lbs. but you bone is approximately 11.7---eleven pounds 7 ounces, and should have no effect on your ability to walk bend or run, the recovery of hip surgery is 4 weeks, make sure to get a second opinion before going ahead with surgery, complications ARE RARE, make sure your not allergic to local anestetics.

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Artificial knees are very expensive but there are some cost saving measures that you may be interested in. A company based in California has developed a resin based artificial knee that is just as effective as the titanium based artificial knees but only costs $400. A more practical solution would be to look into a brass-silicate artificial knee. It can range from $1200-$5400, but it has been well tested and is very durable.

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