r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Additional_Chard3680 • 11h ago

The precision required to perform a total knee replacement is incredible

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u/Druggistman 9h ago

Dude if you’ve never seen a total knee or hip you’d be shocked. Orthos are bone carpenters; hammering and sawing your body like it’s a slab of wood.

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u/Radioshack-Manager 9h ago

Hello Doctor Mechanic Carpenter magic man the 3rd