There are several different types of surgeries you could have depending ... but is less successful for treatment of OA. Total joint replacement (arthroplasty): The surgeon takes out the diseased ...

And I think if a patient is having those types of symptoms, they should feel confident that joint replacement will help them better their life.

Ask the Expert, Dr. Zain Sayeed, shares on osteoporosis and osteoarthritis and how to get proper care for each.

To achieve these goals as well as improve their overall fitness and functional mobility, intensity and difficulty levels will increase over time, depending on the type of joint replacement and the ...