The document discusses the anatomy of the knee joint and common conditions that can lead to total knee replacement (TKR) such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It details the evolution of TKR from early resection techniques to modern prosthetics with three components. The procedure of performing a TKR is described along with postoperative rehabilitation and goals of restoring function. Data from the author's hospital on 8 TKR cases is presented.