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Millions of people have arthritis where cartilage in breaking down and joints are inflamed and painful. It could be your knees or your hip and at some point you wonder if joint replacement surgery is a wise choice. These days it often is - surgery has become less invasive and recovery is much quicker. But it’s important to learn from experts before you take the plunge, and it is important to get a second opinion too. Also, you always want to make sure you’ve picked the best surgeon and hospital for you. Get some highly credible guidance from our experts.

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Hip Pain: Gaining a New Lease on Life with Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip pain can be caused by a number of different issues and, over time, decrease one's quality of life.  In some cases, hip replacement surgery or hip arthroscopy, can be...
by Patient Power | 04/25/2011
Hip Replacement: One Man's Story
by Patient Power | 04/21/2011
Shoulder Arthritis and Shoulder Replacement Surgery
How common is shoulder arthritis and how is it treated? In this program, Dr. Matthew Saltzman, an orthopedic surgeon from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, will discuss total shoulder replacement as a...
by Patient Power | 06/22/2010
Emerging Science: How Stem Cells Might Regrow or Preserve Cartilage
The treatment of cartilage injuries is one of the most difficult challenges for orthopedic surgeons. The injuries can lead to problems with impaired motion and pain as cartilage is damaged...
by Patient Power | 07/27/2009