Total Knee Replacement or Total Hip Replacement

This is a common and very safe procedure your physician may recommend to resolve ongoing hip, knee, or shoulder pain and stiffness. In a joint replacement, your surgeon replaces your problem joint with a carefully matched metal and plastic prosthesis (artificial hip, knee, or shoulder). A replaced joint provides the smooth, gliding parts typical of a healthy joint, and restores comfortable movement. A joint replacement lasts for many years, and can greatly improve your quality of life.