Procedure Guides

Hip and knee replacement options, explained plainly.

Use these guides to understand the major decisions around joint replacement: whether surgery is the right step, which procedure fits the arthritis pattern, how alignment and approach are chosen, and when revision or same-day surgery may apply.

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Hip

Hip replacement guides

Start with total hip replacement if you are comparing the basics. Use anterior approach and revision hip replacement for more specific questions.

Knee

Knee replacement guides

Start with total knee replacement if you are comparing the basics. Use partial knee, kinematic alignment, and revision knee pages for deeper questions.

How To Use These Pages

Good procedure decisions are specific to the patient.

These pages are educational, not a diagnosis. The right recommendation depends on symptoms, exam, imaging, medical risk, implant history, recovery goals, and surgeon judgment.

SymptomsPain pattern, sleep, walking, stairs, work, and activity goals.
ImagingX-rays and other studies to confirm the arthritis or implant problem.
RiskMedical history, home support, anesthesia, and recovery safety.
PlanProcedure, approach, alignment, implants, and follow-up.
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