Surgery

Patients who are experiencing severe pain, restricted mobility, and limited ability to function in everyday activities may consider surgery as a reasonable option. Most types of arthritis surgery are only considered after a concerted effort at non-surgical treatment has been undertaken.

Hip joint showing joint replacement hardware.

Hip Surgery

There are many types of surgery to relieve hip pain from arthritis, including total joint replacement, and more.

Anterior view of the knee joint showing replacement hardware.

Knee Surgery

There are many types of knee surgery to repair damaged cartilage, replace all or part of the joint, and more.

Anterior view of shoulder joint with replacement.

Shoulder Surgery

There are a number of different types of shoulder surgeries to relieve pain from arthritis. These include partial or full joint replacement in the shoulder, and more.