Joint replacement surgery is removing a damaged joint and putting in a new one. A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, and shoulder. The surgery is usually done by a doctor called an orthopaedic (pronounced or-tho-PEE-dik) surgeon. Sometimes, the surgeon will not remove the whole joint, but... »
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Knee Replacement
Knee replacement (also called knee arthroplasty) is surgery for people with severe knee damage. Knee replacement can relieve pain and allow you to be more active. Your doctor may recommend it if you have knee pain and medicine and other treatments are not helping... »
Metalic Hips Failing at Fast Rate
As surgeons here sliced through tissue surrounding a failed artificial hip in a 53-year-old man, they discovered what looked like a biological dead zone. There were matted strands of tissue stained gray and black; a large strip of muscle near the hip no longer... »
Orthopedics Manufacturers Won’t Cover the Cost of Defective Replacement Hips and Knees
Not only do the leading orthopedic companies not pay to cover defective hips and knees, but the expense falls onto Medicare, the patients, or the insurance industry. Moreover, the... »
Back Pain Overview
Back pain is an all-too-familiar problem that can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that leaves you incapacitated. It can come on suddenly—from an... »
Hip Replacement
Hip replacement (also called hip arthroplasty) is surgery for people with severe hip damage. When you have a hip replacement, the surgeon removes damaged cartilage and bone from your... »