A finger joint replacement involves removing a damaged or worn joint from the finger and putting in an artificial one. Also called an arthroplasty, this type of surgery is most commonly used in cases ...

Total joint replacement surgery, also known as total joint arthroplasty, has come a long way over the years. It used to mean long recovery times, large scars and limited mobility. However, ...

In November and May, the 69-year-old retired hospital executive underwent a new form of total joint replacement to help repair the damage of debilitating arthritis on two fingers of her left hand. Now ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Most U.S. orthopedic surgeons are men and over 40 years old.Sports ...

Wrist replacement surgery, also known as total wrist arthroplasty, aims to relieve pain and restore function to a damaged wrist joint. Full recovery may take several months. Doctors may recommend ...

Objective Transcortical pores and the bare area have been suggested as structural determinants of bone erosions in rheumatoid ...