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Get the Facts About Joint Replacement Surgery
The decision to have surgery of any type is a difficult and important one that should be discussed with your physician and family. It is important that you understand all of the benefits and potential risks of joint replacement before considering this option. If you have questions about joint replacement or for a tour of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Center for Joint Replacement, please call us at 210.705.ROSA (7672), or toll free at 1.866.346.ROSA (7672) from outside of San Antonio.
Knee, Hip and shoulder pain associated with osteoarthritis has deprived many people of their normal activities of daily living. Simple pleasures like walking, shopping, and participating in favorite hobbies become difficult or impossible.
Diet, exercise, and medications under a physician’s care may help alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis. When they do not, surgery may be an option.
More than 400,000 total knee, hip and shoulder replacement surgeries are performed annually in the United States for patients with severe, debilitating osteoarthritis. The purpose of joint replacement surgery is to reduce pain and immobility associated with the disease, and to return patients to a more active lifestyle.
Learn more about knee, hip and shoulder replacement with these frequently asked questions.
