In addition, the number and type of joint replacement surgeries were recorded.

As a result, degenerative cartilage conditions can eventually result in joint replacement surgery.

Titanium is also a choice material for joint replacement, tooth implants and body piercing.

Studies comparing joint replacement with resection arthroplasty are also needed.

Nor will you require cardiac, joint replacement or cataract cover.

Resurfacing devices are meant to offer a less invasive alternative to total joint replacement.

Patients' expectations of joint replacement surgery prior to and after the procedure are often discounted.

If you're in good health, you also still won't need cardiac, dialysis, joint replacement and cataract cover.

The use of cement was associated with a higher risk of the subsequent need for joint replacement.

Pain is the main impetus for osteoarthritis (OA) patients to seek healthcare including joint replacement.

Fortunately, our study found no reason to stop the use of light handles in joint replacement operations.

For those offered elective joint replacement a big question is: how long will my new joint last?

Its current use in total joint replacement components may improve wear resistance and decrease UHMWPE particle debris.

Wear particles are the major cause of osteolysis associated with failure of implant following total joint replacement.

Methods: Synovial tissue specimens from RA and OA patients were collected at the time of joint replacement surgery.

That is the message from research, published this morning, into joint replacement surgery for older people with severe osteoarthritis.