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Total Joint Replacement

Internet URL

http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=18&topcategory=About%20Orthopaedics&searentry=total%20joint  

Sponsoring Agency

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Description

The goal of joint replacement is to relieve the pain in the joint caused by the damage done to the cartilage.The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons answers questions on joint replacement surgery.

Related Topics

Topic Hip Replacement Orthopedics Surgery

Review Date

3/30/2007