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Questions and Answers about Hip Replacement Questions about this procedure and alternatives are addressed here. The goals of hip replacement surgery are to improve mobility by relieving pain and improve function of the hip joint.... Details > National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health About Anesthesia   This site provides information to help you as you prepare for surgery. It has important items to consider in your preparation, as well as what you can expect after surgery.... Details > American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Anesthesia and You   Important consumer information about anesthesia and the responsibilities of the anesthesiologist during a surgical procedure.... Details > American Society of Anesthesiologists Anesthesia Patient Safety   This Website is designed to promote safe anesthesia patient care through public education.... Details > American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Anesthesia: Public Education   Important patient education information about the role of anesthesia in your medical treatment and the responsibilities of the anesthesiologist during a surgical procedure.... Details > American Society of Anesthesiologists Arthroscopy   Also available in: Spanish   This public information fact sheet defines and describes arthroscopy, a surgical procedure orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose and treat problems inside a joint. Some of the most frequent ... Details > American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Considering Surgery?   Also available in: Spanish   Deciding to have surgery can be difficult, but an informed decision may be easier to make once you know why surgery is necessary and whether there are other treatment choices. Your surgeon can help. T... Details > National Institute on Aging Information Center Find a Colorectal Surgeon   Search this listing by state or country to locate a colorectal surgeon in your geographic area. This online resource is provided and maintained by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.... Details > American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Find an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon   Use this search map to locate an American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons member surgeon. Select a state to view a list of doctors in your area.... Details > American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Find an Orthopaedist   Search this web site for an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons® member surgeon. You can search using last name, first name, city, state, zip code, and country. You can also search by a combinati... Details > American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons