Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

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 surgery is for painful, damaged or diseased knee joints. Find out if you are a candidate for knee joint replacement surgery.
Hip joint replacement
Hip surgery is performed to replace all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device (a prosthesis).
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.

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