Surgery
Not everyone with arthritis will need surgery, but it can help to reduce pain and improve your mobility. In this section you can find out about the common types of surgery for people with arthritis, how it could help you and what the recovery process involves.
Foot and ankle surgery
Learn more about the common types of foot and ankle surgery, how it could help relieve pain and what the recovery process involves.
Hand and wrist surgery
Learn more about the common types of hand and wrist surgery, how it could help relieve pain and what the recovery process involves.
Hip replacement surgery
Learn more about hip replacement surgery, what it involves, how it can reduce pain and help to improve your mobility.
Knee replacement surgery
Learn more about knee replacement surgery, what it involves, how it can reduce pain and help to improve your mobility.
Metal-on-metal hip replacement Q and As
Answers to common questions about metal-on-metal hip replacement surgery, including concerns with debris from erosion in the body.
Types of anaesthetic
Anaesthetic is a drug that’s used during surgery to stop you feeling any pain. Learn about general, local and spinal anaesthetic.
Shoulder and elbow replacement
Shoulder and elbow replacement surgery (arthroplasty), what it involves, how it can reduce pain and help to improve your mobility.
Preparing for surgery
Here’s what to expect if you're preparing for surgery and what you can do to minimise the risk of infection.
Related information
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Let's Move for Surgery toolkit
The Let's Move for Surgery is packed with tailor-made, follow-along exercise routines for hip, shoulder and knee replacement, as well as full body workouts to help you maintain overall fitness.
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While waiting for treatment
If you're waiting for appointments, surgery and treatments, we have the resources, information and support you need.
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Knee pain
Knee pain is common and there are many possible causes, which range from muscle strain to arthritis. Find out more about the causes, and when to speak to your doctor.
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Hip pain
Hip pain is usually caused by strained or inflamed soft tissue and tendons, it often clears up quickly. If you're experiencing on-going hip pain contact your GP.
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Foot and ankle pain
Many cases of foot or ankle pain are short term and caused by soft tissue injuries, such as sprains and strains.
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Shoulder pain
Shoulder pain is not usually a sign of arthritis or another underlying medical condition. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and your treatment options.
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Elbow pain
Most elbow pain has a very simple cause and clears up within a few days. Pain in the elbow joint typically comes from strained or inflamed soft tissue.