Is It Time To Replace That Aching Joint?
Are you experiencing pain in your knees, hips or shoulders? Are you having difficulty walking? Is it painful to climb a set of steps or take a bath? If so, you probably need to ask your physician if you are a candidate for joint replacement surgery.
A joint is the part of your body where two bones come together, connected by cartilage. Over time, joints can wear out, or be severely damaged by arthritis. The resulting pain, swelling, and stiffness can cause a lack of mobility and a decline in a person’s quality of life.
Every year, more than 400,000 Americans have joint replacement surgery. This is a surgical procedure in which a knee, hip or shoulder is replaced with a prosthetic joint, made of plastic, metal or a composite of those two materials.
Many people are understandably anxious about having joint replacement surgery. But remember this: the overwhelming majority of people enjoy greater mobility and live more active lives within a few weeks after their joint replacement surgery.
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