What is Total Joint Replacement?

Arthroplasty, also called joint replacement, is surgery to replace a damaged joint with an artificial joint (made of metal, ceramic or plastic). Providers usually replace the entire joint (total joint replacement). Less often, they replace only the damaged part of the joint. Hips, knees and shoulders are the most common joints they replace.

 

Common Conditions

• Cartilage degeneration
• Deformities
• Fractures
• Joint dislocation
• Osteoarthritis
• Trauma-related injuries

Procedures

• Shoulder replacement
• Hip replacement
• Knee replacement
• Ankle replacement