In joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty),your surgeon removes your damaged joint surfaces and replaces them with plastic and metal devices called prostheses.the hip and knee joints are the most commonly replaced joints.but today implants can replace your shoulder,elbow,finger or ankle joints.how long your new joint will last depends on how you use it.some knee and hip joints can last 20 years.joint replacement surgery can help you resume an active,pain free lifestyle.Artificial joints can wear out or come loose,and may need to eventually be replaced.
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