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Otherwise new joints can be constructed with metal or synthetic parts. Surgery is often recommended in severe arthritis cases or where conventional forms of treatment have failed to ease the symptoms and prevent the further spread of this condition. How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects Each Part Of The Body Total Knee Replacement Knee Replacement Knee Replacement Surgery 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. Surgery for arthritis . Your surgeon takes out the damaged part and puts an artificial joint in its place. Arthroscopic surgery can be used to find out what kind of arthritis exists and how much damage is present. The arthroscope has a fiber optic video camera attached so they can see inside your joint. This foot surgery can release pain and increase mobility in the joint. The two main surgical options for hand arthritis are fusion arthrodesis and total knuc...