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Take the first step toward deciding whether joint replacement surgery is right for you by answering these questions.

Reviewed 3/4/2026

Sources

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. "Total Joint Replacement." https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/total-joint-replacement/.
• American Society for Surgery of the Hand. "Osteoarthritis." https://www.assh.org/handcare/condition/osteoarthritis.

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