Glossary of Terms

Ketoprofen
- A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, swelling and joint stiffness.
Knee replacement
- Also called total knee replacement; surgical procedure to remove and replace the arthritic or damaged knee joint with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis; knee replacement surgery may be considered only after other treatment options have failed to provide adequate relief from pain or disability.