title: Total joint replacement of the hip and knee.
abstract: Total hip and knee replacements are among the most common orthopedic surgical procedures performed on patients with arthritis. The procedures are highly successful in appropriately selected patients. The authors approach total joint replacement from a medical perspective, emphasizing indications, contraindications, preoperative evaluation, clinical outcome, and potential complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Quinet
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Winters
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011379:Prognosis; D011475:Prosthesis Failure