Joint replacement surgery is performed to replace an arthritic or damaged joint with a new, artificial joint called a prosthesis. The knee and hip are the most commonly replaced joints, although shoulders, elbows and ankles can also be replaced. Joints contain cartilage, a rubbery material that cushions the ends of bones and facilitates movement. Over time, or if the joint has been injured, the cartilage wears away and the bones of the joint start rubbing together. As bones rub together, bone spurs may form and the joint becomes stiff and painful. Most people have joint replacement surgery when they can no longer control the pain in their hip or knee with medication and other treatments, and the pain is significantly interfering with their lives.

Arthritis Camp 
This informative camp is held the first Thursday of every month from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at our Northwest Austin office.  If you are scheduled for a hip or knee joint replacement or have arthritis and want to know more about your treatment options please come and join us for a FREE informative evening.  Refreshments will be served! Please RSVP TODAY by calling (512) 439-1100.

The Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.  The Arthritis Foundation's Joint Surgery Center provides information about and animations of joint replacement surgery.

Click on the links below for more joint replacement information.

Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Total Joint Replacement: Questions Patients Should Ask Their Surgeon
Dental Work After a Joint Replacement
Joint Revision Surgery
Deep Vein Thrombosis