Joint replacement surgery now allows patients to walk within hours post-operation, thanks to advanced technology and ...

Total joint replacement (arthroplasty): The surgeon takes out the diseased parts of your bones and replaces them with an artificial joint using metal or plastic parts.

Joint replacement surgery involves removing a damaged joint and replacing it with an artificial one. Doctors can replace knees, hips, shoulders, and other joints. Learn more.

A new "miracle" treatment that works by injecting tiny plastic grains into knee joints could give hope to arthritis patients, research suggests. The minimally invasive procedure, called genicular ...

Whether bonding plastic to plastic or other materials, adhesives have several advantages over other joining methods. They distribute loads evenly over a broad area, reducing stress on the joint.