Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Joint Replacement

Joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which parts of a damaged joint are replaced with artificial components. It is used to treat severe joint pain and disability resulting from conditions such as severe arthritis, osteoarthritis, and trauma. Artificial joint components are usually made of materials such as m…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 11× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which parts of a damaged joint are replaced with artificial components. It is used to treat severe joint pain and disability resulting from conditions such as severe arthritis, osteoarthritis, and trauma. Artificial joint components are usually made of materials such as metal and plastics. Joint replacement surgery can significantly improve a patient's mobility and reduce pain. The procedure can also increase overall quality of life, allowing the patient to return to their daily activities.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 11 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Arthritis Research and Therapy.

Journal editorial board
Roberto Paganelli · Italy Riccardi Carlo · Italy Helena Idborg · Sweden

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