What is involved in hip replacement surgery?
Hip replacement (arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure to replace or restore a damaged hip joint to ease pain and improve mobility. Artificial materials, such as metal, polyethylene or ceramics, are used to either resurface the hip joint or replace it totally with a prosthesis.
Can drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes
increase your risk of developing osteoporosis?
Can you develop
arthritis in your elbow?
Take the following short quizzes below
to learn more about arthritis and osteoporosis and what you
can do to reduce your risk of developing either of these debilitating
conditions.