Primary total hip or knee replacement: evaluation of patients.
Total joint replacement surgery has revolutionized the management of chronic arthritis. Careful patient selection, medical follow-up, patient education, and rehabilitation management produce the best results. The indications, contraindications, and results of total knee and hip replacement are reviewed.
D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012306:Risk