2023-03-04T00:54:10
JOINT REPLACEMENT Arthroplasty, also called joint replacement, is surgery to replace a damaged joint with an artificial joint (made of metal, ceramic or plastic). Providers usually replace the entire joint (total joint replacement). Less often, they replace only the damaged part of the joint. Is joint replacement a major surgery? The decision to pursue joint replacement is often difficult. It is a major surgery that can significantly improve the quality of your life, but it is not without risks.