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Surgery for Joint & Spinal Pain
If you're suffering chronic pain and are considering joint or back surgery - you're not alone.
Four out of five adults will experience an episode of significant back-pain sometime during their life. And more than one in six are affected by arthritis - it's the western world's biggest cause of pain and disability.
We hope that the the information and links you'll find here will help you to better understand your pain, and your options.
Learn about types of knee surgery, alternative treatments, risks and complications, how to prepare for surgery, what's covered by insurance and more from this resource.
Learn about types of hip surgery, alternative treatments, risks and complications, how to prepare for surgery, what's covered by insurance and more from this resource.
Resources
MyJointPain from Arthritis Australia
This easy-to-use website can help you ease the symptoms of OA or joint pain and help you lead a more active and pain-free life. Developed by Arthritis Australia and medical experts, this website features a range of on-line tools and in-depth information to help you.
NASS Know Your Back
Four out of five adults will experience an episode of significant back-pain sometime during their life. At KnowYourBack.org - brought to you by the North American Spine Society - you'll learn all about back-pain conditions, treatments and success stories.
Arthritis Research UK
Hints and tips from Arthritis Research UK. Be sure to also check out the site's discussion of drigs, exercise, complementary medicines and therapies.