Joint replacement affects 773,000 American each year, with total joint replacement becoming more common. Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville specializes in joint replacement and we have even offered patients tips on what to expect from the surgery in previous blog posts.

Now, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) has teamed with the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) to sponsor a documentary on total joint replacement. The 52-minute film, called “Total Joint Replacement: A Patient’s Perspective,” provides an inside look at real patients that need hip and knee replacement surgery.

Portions of the free film are available to download on the AAHKS website. It has also recently been re-released in DVD format and is designed to increase awareness of joint replacement benefits.

For more information on total joint replacement or our other services, please visit our website or call 740-454-3273.

Total joint replacement can be a scary concept, but the good news is most people can look forward to resuming an active, fulfilling lifestyle following a successful operation. Our very own Dr. Dwight Engdahl explained what to expect from joint replacement surgery in an earlier blog, as it is one of many procedures offered at OAZ.

Joint replacement becomes necessary when the covering allowing a normal joint to move freely and painlessly is worn or damaged. With nearly 773,000 Americans replacing a hip or knee each year, total joint replacement is becoming more and more common.

New joints generally last 10 to 15 years, which means younger patients may need to have the same damaged joint replaced again. While younger patients can be candidates, this procedure becomes more common with age. Arthritis and years of wear and tear are the most likely causes.

For more information on joint replacement, visit our friends at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.