Joint pain getting to be too much?

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, knee replacement surgeries are on the rise – they have more than doubled since 2000. Obesity plays a factor, as more Americans living with worn-out, painful knees. Knee replacement surgery seems like a one-time fix to ease the pain.

Knee replacement surgery entails having a surgeon cut away damaged cartilage, bone, and ligaments. The surgeon replaces them with an artificial joint – most commonly made from metal and plastic. Although surgery might seem like a great idea, it doesn’t come without risk. So while years of knee pain might entice someone to get knee replacement surgery, consider these points first.

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