Portland, OR -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/03/2014 -- The prevalence of arthritis is still increasing worldwide, with millions of people living with the pain and physical limitations of the condition. There are individuals who are able to manage the arthritis with medication and alternative therapies, but an increasing number of sufferers are resorting to major treatment options such as joint placement surgery.
Research showed that many arthritis sufferers are choosing to have joint replacement surgery. This surgery involves removal of the damaged joint and replacing it with an artificial joint, and is usually performed by an orthopedic surgeon. There are times when the doctor does not remove the entire joint and only replaces the damaged part. The new joint that surgeons use to replace the damaged one is known as prosthesis. It is usually made of metal, plastic or both.
Statistics showed that over 1 million individuals in the United States are having joint replacement surgery every year either in their hip or knee. Studies also showed that the surgery has helped people feel better and move around with less problems.
"Joint replacement surgeries are performed to help sufferers improve the quality of their lives. By removing the damaged joint, patients can regain their mobility and significantly reduce the pain in the surrounding area," said VitaBreeze Supplements spokesperson, Michelle O'Sullivan.
Health experts only recommend joint replacement surgery in severe or "end-stage" arthritis cases. "End-Stage" arthritis can be caused by conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other inflammatory joint problems. Joint fractures and injuries also result in irreparable damage in the cartilage.
For those whose arthritis is not as severe, there are a wide variety of pain relief options. Natural alternatives such as glucosamine supplements are widely used nowadays as many people believe that it can help them significantly reduce the pain they are suffering from. There are also those who are convinced that glucosamine supplements have very powerful therapeutic properties that can help them regain their joint health.
Arthritis is considered as one of the major causes of disability and people often resort to joint replacement surgery to function well without experiencing pain. However, there are also those who would rather use pain relief drugs than to resort to surgery.
While pharmaceuticals can lead to dangerous side effects, glucosamine supplements are considered to be one of the safest options for arthritis. Albeit studies are still being conducted to explore more of the ingredient's therapeutic properties, many arthritis sufferers are experiencing the positive effects of using the natural alternative http://www.amazon.com/Glucosamine-Sulfate-Chondroitin-Supplement-Turmeric/dp/B00DUMO9X4/ie=UTF8?&m=A3OG9DHZ3GI58O&keywords=glucosamine
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