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Scope of Practice
JOINT REPLACEMENTS
Joint replacement surgery or arthroplasty can
be performed for patients with arthritis and destructive conditions involving
the joints as well as for some fractures at the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder,
elbow and hand. These replacement surgeries have returned patients to normal
daily activities and have drastically improved quality of life for these
patients. Joint replacement implants are made of stainless steel, titanium,
ceramic or silastic depending on the joints affected and patient's needs.
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