A finger joint replacement involves removing a damaged or worn joint from the finger and putting in an artificial one. Also called an arthroplasty, this type of surgery is most commonly used in cases ...

A person may opt for a joint replacement if arthritis or a traumatic injury damages a joint beyond repair. Orthopedic surgeons can replace many joints, including knees and hips. A joint replacement ...

Stem cell therapy offers a minimally invasive alternative to joint replacement surgery, with recovery times of just one to two weeks compared to months for major surgery Clinical studies show varying ...

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. William A. Tyndall talks with Van Zandt VA Medical Center Chief of Staff Dr. Angela W. Rowe after the VA’s first outpatient joint replacement Tuesday. Mirror photo by Patrick ...