13 Must-Know Facts About Joint Replacements (Health.com)
Many people say they'd do it again
You will walk the day after surgery
Physical therapy is key
You can replace knuckles
Pain can be managed
Artificial joints may be recalled
Not all joints are the same
Losing weight can help
You can have complications
Chances of success vary
A surgeon's experience matters
Full recovery can take a year
Artificial joints can eventually wear out
Thanks to better rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatments in the past 20 years, fewer middle-aged people need joint replacements today.
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