Further information
Surgery for osteoarthritis
Most people with OA do not have it badly enough to need surgery. However, OA of a joint may become quite severe in some cases. Some joints can be replaced with artificial joints. Hip and knee replacement surgery has become a standard treatment for severe OA of these joints. Some other joints can also be replaced.
Joint replacement surgery has a high success rate. However, like any operation, joint replacement surgery is not without risk.
Further help and advice
Arthritis Research Campaign ARC Copeman House, St Marys Court, St Marys Gate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7TD Tel: 0870 850 5000 Web: www.arc.org.uk
Arthritis Care
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Helpline: 0808 800 4050 Web: www.arthritiscare.org.uk © EMIS 2009 Reviewed: 10 Jul 2009
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