Joint Replacement

Joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which a damaged joint is replaced with an artificial joint (made of metal, ceramic, or plastic). Surgeons usually replace the entire joint (total joint replacement). Less often, they replace only the damaged part of the joint. The hips, knees, and shoulders are the most frequently replaced joints. This procedure only replaces the part of the joint that’s damaged. Recovery time for joint replacement varies. It depends on your age and lifestyle, the type of procedure, and the joint you have replaced.