This easy to read publication describes joint replacement surgery including what happens during surgery and what to expect after surgery. It discusses the replacement joint (prosthesis) and reasons why individuals may need joint replacement. It includes information about research.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Released: 2005 Pages: 16 Publication ID: 5942 Item number: 609T
