Contemplating surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis? Total hip replacement? Got questions? Can you share some answers?
Here are some resources you may be interested in:
Free 24 page brochure: SURGERY AND ARTHRITIS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Discuss surgery pros and cons, questions to ask your doctor, costs, the structure of joints, types of surgery, joints that benefit from surgery, preparations, and follow up care.
Arthritis Consumer Store
More free literature from the Arthritis Foundation related to arthritis and it's treatment:
Arthritis Consumer Store
Basic information regarding artistis and surgery options from About.com:
Joint Surgery and Arthritis - Basic Information - Questions and Answers
Surgical treatment options for RA. Watch this 7 min video: