Patients who choose UHS for joint replacement can expect to receive patient-centered care from an expert in the field.

A person may opt for a joint replacement if arthritis or a traumatic injury damages a joint beyond repair. Orthopedic surgeons can replace many joints, including knees and hips. A joint replacement ...

Total joint replacement surgery, also known as total joint arthroplasty, has come a long way over the years. It used to mean long recovery times, large scars and limited mobility. However, ...

Ankle replacement surgery involves removing damaged parts of the ankle joint and replacing them with an artificial joint. It is an option when noninvasive treatments, such as physical therapy, have ...

A doctor may recommend surgery for rheumatoid arthritis if you have severe joint damage or pain. Joint replacement, joint fusion, and tendon repair are among your options. Rheumatoid arthritis is an ...

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Key TakeawaysA better-designed hip replacement can reduce risk of the hip popping out of jointDual mobility implants reduce ...

Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing damaged bone and cartilage in your hip and replacing it with artificial parts. During a total hip replacement, your ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville has been recertified by The Joint Commission for total hip and total knee replacement surgery, the hospital announced ...

Brent Ruch, a collegiate basketball center, opted to have his left knee replaced at age 35 after struggling with pain for years. "Walking with a limp and living with a consistent aching pain was ...