A person may opt for a joint replacement if arthritis or a traumatic injury damages a joint beyond repair. Orthopedic surgeons can replace many joints, including knees and hips. A joint replacement ...

—Adherence to the guidelines for osteoporosis screening in this study was poor, although the study did not demonstrate this leading to more adverse events for total joint surgery vs the national ...

Outpatient joint replacement is rapidly reshaping orthopedic care as advances in minimally invasive surgery, anesthesia, rapid recovery protocols and care coordination make same-day hip and knee ...

A doctor may recommend surgery for rheumatoid arthritis if you have severe joint damage or pain. Joint replacement, joint fusion, and tendon repair are among your options. Rheumatoid arthritis is an ...