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Joint Pain; Orthopedics

Need hip or knee surgery? Here’s how to set yourself up for a successful joint replacement

Learn how to plan physically, and mentally, so you can get off to a great start with a new knee.

Patrick Flanary
Contributing Writer
Published Jan. 1, 2026
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  • Triad
  • Winston-Salem
  • GWSM
  • joint replacement
  • knee replacement surgery
  • hip replacement
  • orthopedic surgeon

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  • Triad
  • Winston-Salem
  • GWSM
  • joint replacement
  • knee replacement surgery
  • hip replacement
  • orthopedic surgeon

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