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Is it time to talk to a doctor about joint replacement surgery?

• Does your affected joint hurt one or more days per week?
• Does the pain interfere with your sleep?
• Is it painful for you when you perform everyday activities?
• Are pain medications no longer working?
• Is joint pain limiting your participation in activities you love?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you may be ready to learn more about joint replacement surgery. Click on the tabs above to access the information you need about joint pain treatment options and joint replacement.

What Is Joint Replacement Surgery?

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 (or-tho-PEE-dik) surgeon. Sometimes, the surgeon will not remove the whole joint, but will only replace or fix the damaged parts.

The doctor may suggest a joint replacement to improve how you live. Replacing a joint can help you relieve pain and move and feel better. Joints that can be replaced include the shoulders, fingers, ankles, and elbows. Hips and knees are replaced most often.