Who Has Joint
Replacement Surgery?
Joint replacement surgery is for people whose ability to walk, work or
perform even simple activities is severely limited because of arthritis or
other causes. Surgery is recommended only after alternative methods have been
tried unsuccessfully or are not appropriate for a person's joint problem.
Most orthopedic experts consider replacement to be the best method of
handling advanced arthritis in the knee or hip. Take our quiz to see if it’s
time for you to consider joint replacement surgery at The Joint Replacement
Center at Washington
Adventist Hospital.
Quiz – Is it time
to consider Joint Replacement Surgery?
| Do you experience pain in the affected joint one or more days per week? |
YES / NO |
| Are medicines no longer helping to relieve your joint pain or have you
increased your medication because the pain has intensified? |
YES / NO |
| Does your joint pain keep you from receiving a restful sleep at night? |
YES / NO |
| Is your joint pain interfering with bathing, climbing stairs, or your
favorite activities? |
YES / NO |
| Are you more dependent on family members and friends due to your pain in the
affected joint? |
YES / NO |
If you answered yes to one or more of the questions above, it may be time to schedule an assessment.
Schedule an Assessment
For more information about The
Joint Replacement Center or to schedule an assessment with an orthopedic doctor, please call
our Orthopedic Clinical Nurse Specialist & Orthopedic
Coordinator at 301-891-5933.
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