Your doctor and healthcare team will provide you with information to help you prepare for surgery. Never hesitate to ask questions. The following list of questions can help you in your discussions with your doctor before your surgery.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
This article answers some frequently asked questions about post-operative care for joint replacement patients who have limited social support and/or financial means. This information can help patients prepare for their surgery and recovery to ensure safe and successful outcomes.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
In shoulder replacement surgery, the damaged parts of the shoulder are removed and replaced with artificial components, called a prosthesis. The specific type of shoulder replacement performed will depend on the cause and extent of your shoulder damage.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
A small percentage of patients undergoing joint replacement surgery may develop an infection after the operation. This article covers how this happens, what the signs and symptoms of infection are, how infections are treated, and how to prevent infections.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
In unicompartmental knee replacement (also called partial knee replacement) only a portion of the knee is resurfaced with metal and plastic components. This procedure is an alternative to total knee replacement for patients whose disease is limited to just one area of the knee.| orthoinfo.aaos.org