Portland, OR (PRWEB) July 23, 2010
Arthritis patients who experience disabling pain associated with limp, loss of function and mobility should ask their doctors about joint replacement surgery, says Hospital for Special Surgery , a leader in arthritis treatment and research.
“As the progression of arthritis cannot be stopped, patients should consider joint replacement surgery when the pain in an arthritic joint is severe and disabling,” says Alejandro Gonzlez Della Valle, M.D., orthopaedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
The best candidates for surgery are people who have seen deterioration in their quality of life or ability to perform simple, daily tasks. Going for a walk or performing a non-impact recreational sport should not be difficult.
Before arthritic pain is severe enough to consider surgery, some simple measures can be implemented to diminish pain and promote joint health. Hospital for Special Surgery provides the following tips:
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