Arthroplasty, or joint replacement surgery is performed most frequently in the hips and knees, and involves the complete removal of the damaged joint and tissues to be replaced with an artificial prosthesis. The goal of the procedure is to relieve pain and restore a sense of normal function and mobility into the damaged joint. Joint replacement surgeries are recommended for patients experiencing severe pain and disability as a result of progressive arthritis.
Arthroplasty Definition
Arthritis Topics
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Bursitis
- Fibromyalgia
- General Arthritis
- Gout
- Joint Anatomy
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Exercise
- Glucosamine and Chondroitin
- Diet and Nutrition
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Medications
- Shoulder Surgery
- Hip Surgery
- Knee Surgery
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