Joint Replacement Surgery (Joint Arthroplasty)
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Joint replacement surgery (also known as arthroplasty) is a procedure in which portions of a damaged joint are removed and replaced with an artificial implants. The most common joints replaced are the hip and knee, but others, such as the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and ankle can also be replaced.
Joint replacement surgery is performed to relieve pain and improve function in a damaged joint. Arthritis is the most common condition reason a person might have joint replacement surgery, however, it may also be used to treat traumas, bone tumors, deformities other conditions.
HSS clinician-authored articles related to joint replacement
- What Is Prehab and Why Would You Need It?
- Here’s What to Know if You Think You Need a Hip Replacement
- 3 Signs You Might Need a Hip Replacement
- What Does Life Look Like After a Hip Replacement?
- A Guide to Exercise after Total Hip Replacement
- Playing Pickleball after Knee or Hip Replacement: What to Know
- Alleviating the Limp after a Total Hip Replacement
- A Patient’s Guide to Total Hip Replacement Recovery
- How Do You Know if You Need a Knee Replacement?
- 6 Things to Know About Recovery After Knee Replacement
- What Does Life Look Like After a Knee Replacement?
- The Best Exercises After Knee Replacement, from a PT
- Reverse Shoulder Replacement
- Outpatient Hip Replacement Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions
- Outpatient Knee Replacement Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions
- New Technology in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery at HSS
- Anterior Hip Replacement: Overview of the Anterior Approach
- Dual Mobility Hip Replacement: An Attractive Option for Younger Patients
- Expert Advice on Bilateral Knee Replacement
Updated: 6/7/2023
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