What to expect with the surgery for arthritis?
What to expect with the surgery for arthritis?
Most people with arthritis will never need surgery. However, surgery can help in some cases when other treatments have failed. It can reduce pain, increase movement and improve physical appearance. Two kinds of surgery help people with arthritis. The first kind repairs the existing joint by removing debris, fusing or correcting bone deformity. The second replaces the joint with an artificial joint. If your doctor suggests surgery, you may want to ask another doctor for a second opinion. Orthopedic surgeons are the doctors who perform most joint replacements. Plastic surgeons may help with hand surgery.