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About 544,000 hip replacements are done in the United States each year, thanks to hip problems that cause pain and immobility. If you’re scheduled to be one of them, learn what you can do to prepare for your surgery and make recovery easier here.

Partial knee replacement is a great solution for many who suffer debilitating knee pain — but who also have parts of their knees that are unaffected by damage. Learn about all the good things that a partial knee replacement offers patients.

There are over a million knee and hip replacements performed yearly in the United States, and minimally invasive surgery has become a popular option when possible. Learn about the significant, diverse benefits these procedures offer patients.

Total hip replacement isn’t the only option for repairing a painful hip that limits you. Hip resurfacing is a less invasive procedure with high success rates. Learn the answers to your questions, from who’s a good candidate to procedure details.

There’s nothing that slows you down like knee pain. Osteoarthritis causes pain, swelling, bone spurs, and more. If conservative treatments haven’t helped, learn about a revolutionary new treatment that harnesses the power of cold to provide relief.

What if you’ve gone through the ordeal of a total knee replacement, only to find that pain and mobility problems persist? It happens more often than you might think. Learn about revision surgery for failed total knee replacement here.

Outpatient surgery gets you home quickly, but did you know that this option is now possible after hip or knee replacement? Learn more about Dr. Mathews’ Rapid Recovery Program and the benefits you gain from zero nights in the hospital post-surgery.

If you’re experiencing persistent hip pain, weakness, and other symptoms, it might be hip arthritis, a common degenerative condition that’s uncomfortable and limits your mobility. Learn why — and when — it’s critical to get treatment, here.

Two innovative hip-saving surgeries exist that can help patients find relief from pain and mobility challenges and return to enjoying active lives. Learn what they are and how they differ here.

When trauma or illness causes irreversible knee joint damage, the pain and immobility can be life-limiting. If conservative treatments no longer work, partial or total knee replacement may be the solution. Learn which is right for you.

What if hip pain, mobility problems, and other issues return after hip replacement surgery? You might need revision hip replacement, which remedies symptoms caused by wear and tear, faulty components, infection, etc.

Osteoarthritis is a painful, life-limiting condition that affects about 32.5 million Americans. Learn how to slow its progression so you can enjoy your favorite activities—and be pain-free—for as long as possible.

Does robotic surgery mean an R2D2 performs your surgery? No! It is a highly sophisticated, minimally invasive surgical platform that your surgeon uses to refine orthopedic surgery and enhance your recovery.

The number of total knee and hip replacements in the United States keeps going up, but advanced surgical techniques make them easier for patients to endure. Learn how to accelerate your recovery if you need one of these procedures and more here. 

Our amazing knees allow us to walk, run, jump, and more. When wear and tear or injury affects them, chronic pain and movement issues can stop us in our tracks. Learn about the cutting-edge robotic knee replacement solution and its benefits here.

Hip pain and stiffness can take a big toll on the simplest daily activities. Hip replacement surgery helps restore mobility — but how do you know when you’re ready? These tips can help.