title: Total joint replacement: latest developments for the geriatric patient.
abstract: Total joint replacement has significantly improved the treatment of patients with severe, disabling arthritis. Following replacement of the hip, knee, shoulder, or elbow, the vast majority of patients can expect excellent pain relief and functional improvement. The components of a successful total joint replacement include proper patient selection, optimal preoperative and postoperative management of associated medical problems, meticulous surgical technique, a comprehensive rehabilitation program, and proper prophylaxis against infection.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000368:Aged; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones