Arthritis : Total Joint Replacement
If your joints have been damaged by arthritis, old injuries, or some other condition, you may have considered join replacement. If you and your doctor have considered all the options and decided on joint replacement, you’re not alone. In fact, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, a combined total of more than 750,000 hip and knee replacement surgeries are performed each year in America. Not only that, but researchers predict that the demand for these surgeries will double by 2016. Each joint replacement procedure is different depending on the amount of damage and the surgical technique used. You should talk to your doctor to decide what’s right for you. If you have wondered about joint replacement, St. John’s Health Connection will offer a free health talk on August 19. Registration is required so call today to reserve your place. For more information call St. John’s Referral One at 625.2000 or visit stj.com.
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