Orthopaedic Joint Replacement Surgery: Ask Dr. Brian Evans

Dr. Brian Evans answers commonly asked questions about orthopaedic surgery, including how you know when it's time to have joint replacement surgery. Click 'show more' to see the questions.

For more information about your joint surgery experience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, call MedStar Georgetown M.D. at 202-342-2400 or visit http://ow.ly/ODiwm.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
1. Introduction (00:00)
2. How do I know when it's time to have joint replacement surgery? (1:53)
3. After joint replacement how long will I be in the hospital and where will I go from there? (2:37)
4. How long will the joint replacement last? (3:40)
5. Am I ever too old to have joint replacement? (4:13)
6. How active can I be after joint replacement? (5:33)
7. When can I walk normally after joint replacement surgery? (6:22)
8. How have the joint replacement devices changed over the years? (7:07)
9. How much pain will I have after joint replacement surgery? (8:23)
10. What is the pain protocol for joint replacement surgery? (9:04)
11. I know I need the surgery but I'm scared of the pain, what should I do? (9:53)
12. What are the joint replacement components made of? (10:44)
13. What are the complications related to joint replacement surgery? (11:52)
14. What kind of anesthesia will I need for joint replacement? (13:25)
15. Besides the hip and knee what other joints can be replaced? (14:06)

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