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Many patients worry they’re either too young, too old, or that their symptoms “aren’t bad enough yet.” In reality, the decision for hip or knee replacement is based far more on how your joint pain affects your life than on your age alone. You may be a candidate if: Joint pain limits your daily activities (walking, stairs, getting dressed, sleeping) Pain persists despite physical therapy, medications, or injections You’ve reduced activities you enjoy because of pain X-rays or

Many people assume joint pain is simply a normal part of getting older. They push through it. They adjust their routines. They stop certain activities without even realizing it. But the truth is, joint pain is not just about your joints. It influences your overall health, your confidence, and your ability to live the life you want. 1. Joint Pain Changes How You Move Through Life At first, the changes are small. You take fewer walks. You avoid stairs. You skip certain workouts

Surgery isn't the immediate go-to, but athletes, attuned to their bodies, sense when something is off and worsening.

Determine whether you are a candidate for joint replacement surgery, and then prepare for both the surgery and the recovery period

A checklist of items to expect before, during, or after joint replacement surgery