Surgery

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most disabling types of arthritis. Joint deformity or pain can be so severe that surgery is required. The following links offer information, videos and animations of the most common procedures.

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Knee joint replacement
Knee joint replacement is surgery to replace a painful damaged or diseased knee joint with an artificial joint. Get the facts on knee joint replacement surgery to find out if you are a candidate.
Hip joint replacement
Hip surgery is performed to replace all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device (a prosthesis).Learn more about what is involved in this procedure.
Partial Knee Replacement
Until recently, fixing the effects of arthritis of the knee meant undergoing total knee replacement. Now, a new surgery technique makes knee replacement easier and less invasive.

Better Knee Surgery
Check out a new minimally invasive surgery that improves recovery time and discomfort.
Knee Replacement Alternative
Discover how a tiny metal implant relieves worn-out knees without the need for knee replacement surgery.
Better Hip Surgery
Watch this video to learn more about the innovations being made in the field of hip replacement.
Replacements for Smaller Joints like Fingers
Take a look at the better material being used for smaller joint replacements.