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When your knee or hip hurts so much that you begin to avoid doing the activities
you once enjoyed, it may be time to look into joint replacement surgery. These
surgeries have become relatively commonplace – in the United States alone there
are nearly 500,000 hip and knee replacement surgeries each year.
Joint replacements are necessary when there has been deterioration of the knee or hip joint, usually caused by arthritis or simple wear and tear over time. Joint replacement surgery can eliminate pain from joints and get you back to participating in activities that you may have been avoiding because of the pain. One of Dr. DeVault’s specialties is joint replacement surgery, and he uses some of the latest techniques to ensure that his patients receive the most appropriate procedure for their conditions and that they get back to their daily activities quickly and safely. Some of the advanced techniques Dr. DeVault performs include: |