Medical Conditions - Joint Replacement Surgery

A joint replacement surgery or arthroplasty involves a surgical cure provided to a joint that is injured or damaged from various causes. Essentially, the damaged portion of the joint, or the entire joint apparatus, is removed and replaced by an artificial joint that can mimic the function and movement of the involved joint. One may use joint parts made of plastic, ceramic, or metal for this purpose and the procedure usually involves shoulder joints, hip joints, and knee joints.