http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=18&topcategory=Joint%20Replacement
What is total joint replacement?

http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/51_ways/lose_weight.asp
51 Ways To Be Good to Your Joints

http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/JointHealth/Quiz/default.asp
How do you know if you have or may get arthritis? Can you take steps to prevent it?

Helpful links and additional Patient Resources:

Arthritis Central
Suffering with arthritis and rheumatic disorders? Find tools and information that will help you live a full and enjoyable life.

Joint Replacement Resource Center
Is joint pain crippling your life? Do you sometimes think, "Maybe I'm ready for joint replacement"? With pain that bad, you may be ready now. Click to find out more information.

Arthritis Foundation
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Discusses non operative means of dealing with arthritis. Gives local resources that are available.

The Texas Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation, Texas Chapter operates across the state to assist those affected by the disease and provide current information for people with arthritis and their families.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
The latest source for Legislation, educational, health care policy and research information. The site includes the bylaws and position papers of the AAOS, and the latest federal and state laws enacted that pertain to the practice of orthopaedics and medicine.

American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
An information source for latest trends in joint replacement surgery about the hip and knee.

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