Members of your treatment team may include an orthopedic surgeon, a rheumatologist, and a physical therapist.

With good care, patients can expect a replacement to last about 10 to 20 years, depending on the joint.

New materials and high-tech designs can make recovery a lot easier than it was when injured limbs were routinely encased in plaster and stabilized with pulleys and weights.

Chronic pain is longstanding pain that persists beyond the usual recovery period or occurs along with a chronic health condition, such as arthritis.

The goal of musculoskeletal rehab is to help you return to the highest level of function and independence possible.