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My hips and kness get sore everyday when i walk. would getting artificial joint replacement be good?

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Other options: There are many other non-operative options for the pain such as oral medicines, bracing, exercises and injections. However the specific cause of the pain needs to be determined before a specific treatment can be recommended.

Answered 1/10/2013

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