Osteotomy: The surgeon cuts bone near a damaged joint or adds ... t appear to be as effective in relieving pain as joint replacement surgery. Joint fusion: The surgeon uses pins, plates, screws ...

I was, in arthritic knee parlance, “bone on bone ... than an enthusiastically over-the-top assessment of my knee replacement ...

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bone loss, and weight gain. It’s important to note that these complications can also affect your recovery when you do decide to have shoulder replacement surgery. Talk with your doctor about ...

Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is usually done using spinal ... Pain in the back of the knee may be due to bone spurs caused by arthritis that are removed during the surgery.

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allows three times as many patients to remain active in high-intensity sports compared to total hip replacement, according to a new study in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Total hip ...