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Richard Grimsley, MD

Am I a Candidate for Joint Replacement?

Joint replacement is typically considered for patients over 55 with severe joint pain and stiffness — but advances in implant technology mean it’s now performed successfully on both younger and older patients as well. You may be a candidate if:

  • Pain restricts not just work and recreation, but everyday activities like dressing, driving, or sleeping
  • Conservative treatment — physical therapy, medication, injections — hasn’t provided lasting relief
  • Stiffness and loss of function are significant
  • X-rays show advanced arthritis or joint damage
Illustration of a total hip replacement: a metal stem set into the femur with a ball joint seated in the pelvic socket

Total joint replacement is one of the most successful procedures in modern medicine: more than a million are performed each year in the U.S., and 90–95% of patients experience complete or near-complete pain relief.

Not sure if you meet these criteria? The only way to know for certain is a hands-on evaluation — X-rays and a physical exam will tell Dr. Grimsley far more than a checklist can. Schedule a consultation today to get a clear answer.