Total joint replacement Select the questions you would like answers to and click the button. What does the term total joint replacement mean? Is it really worthwhile going to all of this trouble having a hip or knee operated on? What are the possible complications of total joint replacement surgery? Will I need blood transfusions for surgery? What does the term arthritis mean? How would I know if I need a total joint replacement? How do I know if I am ready for a new hip or knee? How old do I have to be to consider a new hip? How much pain could I expect after joint replacement surgery? How much time is it necessary to spend in the hospital for joint replacement of hips and knees? How much physical therapy would I need after joint replacement therapy? What can I do before surgery to make recovery faster?

About Dr. Lestrange | Education | Q&A | Office info | Contact us | Search | Email Copyright © 1999-2006, Lestrange Orthopedic Patient Education and site design by Swarm Orthopedic.