Patient Education: About Joint Replacement

Most Common Types of Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Post-traumatic Arthritis
• Avascular Necrosis
• Paget’s Disease

Hip Osteoarthritis

Knee Osteoarthritis

Did you know?
Nearly 21 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that is a leading cause of joint replacement surgery.

Source: www.arthritis.org

OA Symptoms
• May develop suddenly or very slowly
• Arthritis can cause pain and stiffness
• Some types of arthritis may cause swelling
• Simple tasks may be difficult to do

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