The more patients know about their condition and its treatment options, the better prepared they are when it comes to making a decision and pursuing a particular therapy. In this section of the Cedars-Sinai Joint Replacement Institute Web site, we offer information and sources of information we hope you find useful in your quest for knowledge about these procedures and the conditions that lead to them. We have also included tips to help you prepare for and recover from your own possible joint replacement surgery. For answers to frequently asked questions, go to the FAQs section of this Web site, or call (877) NEW-JOINT (639-5646) for more orthopedic information.

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