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Arthroplasty

Arthroplasty, (joint replacement surgery) also called joint replacement, is surgery to replace a damaged joint with an artificial joint (made of metal, ceramic, or plastic). Providers usually replace the entire joint (total joint replacement). Less often, they replace only the damaged part of the joint. Hips, knees, and shoulders are the most common joints they replace.

My Approach

Your surgeon may recommend arthroplasty if:

  • Joint pain that does not improve with non-surgical treatments such as physical therapy (PT), medications, braces, injections, walking aids, and rest.

  • Joint stiffness and limited mobility that make it difficult or impossible to do your daily activities.

  • Swelling (inflammation) that does not improve with medications or lifestyle changes.

These symptoms can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:

  • Arthritis, especially osteoarthritis.

  • rheumatoid arthritis.

  • Fractures, including hip fractures.

  • Joint abnormalities such as hip dysplasia.

  • Avascular necrosis (lack of blood flow to bone).

  • These symptoms can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:

  • Arthritis, especially osteoarthritis.

  • rheumatoid arthritis.

  • Fractures, including hip fractures.

  • Joint abnormalities such as hip dysplasia.

  • Avascular necrosis (lack of blood flow to bone).

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