Who is a potential candidate for knee or hip replacement?
When pain in the knee or hip severely limits the ability to walk, work or perform even simple activities, a joint replacement may be an excellent option. In some cases, when an individual has the problem in both knees (or both hips), fixing one can reduce the stress on the opposite joint, thus putting off having the second surgery for several years. The Cedars-Sinai Joint Replacement Program’s orthopaedic specialists are available for individual consultations to discuss which option is best for specific situations.
