What is hip and knee replacement surgery and why is it necessary? What are the signs you might need a hip or knee replacement? When should you talk to you doctor about surgery? How do you prepare beforehand for the surgery? Do many people put it off? What is the surgery experience like? How much pain? How long is rehab?
These are just some of the questions our experts answer!
· Caitlin West is a registered nurse and patient care facilitator on the orthopedics unit at Memorial Medical Center.
· Geri Binkin is a double hip replacement patient and a senior marketing consultant for Capitol Radio Group.