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Tahoe Fracture Clinic's
Guide To Joint Replacement
by Martin Anderson M.D.
Jacob Anderson |
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| Arthritis & Arthroplasty: A Guide to Total Joint Replacement |
 Nearly
500,000 patients will undergo total joint replacement surgery in the United
States this year with variable levels of understanding about the nature,
risks, and alternatives to this surgery. Millions more will use medications
for arthritis without a clear understanding of their risks. The decisions
about surgical versus medical management of arthritis symptoms has become
increasingly complex. The total joint manufacturing industry has engaged
in marketing campaigns dirctly to patients and this has interfered with
the usual thoughtful discussions that occur before surgical intervention
is considered. Our patients now arrive with a series of predjudices and
misconceptions about joint replacement surgery. This text is written for
patients who want to become knowledgeable about their treatment options
and participate in decisions about their medical and surgical care.
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