Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital - Orthopedics and Sports medicine

Over time, the cartilage that cushions the bones can wear away, cause pain and discomfort, and make simple pleasures like walking and shopping unbearable. Hip replacement can reduce or eliminate pain, allow easier movement and get you back to the things you enjoy.

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Knee replacement surgery is generally recommended for patients with severe knee pain and disability caused by damage to cartilage from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or trauma. It is highly successful in relieving pain and restoring joint function.

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The shoulder joint consists of a shoulder blade (scapula) and an arm bone (humerus).

Cartilage in the shoulder sometimes becomes worn and no longer provides the protection needed to pad the joint. This results in painful movement and decreased functional use of the arm. If changes to your daily activities no longer provide adequate pain relief, a shoulder replacement may become the best form of treatment to regain pain-free motion and functional use of the arm.

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You don’t have to be a professional athlete to be treated like one. Our patients include individuals of all ages who enjoy a variety of activities, such as walking, running, dancing and gardening. We treat injuries in the knees, legs, back, shoulders and hands, as well as joint pain and stiffness.

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