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Arthritis Quiz

Does the pain in your knee or hip (hip joint pain is felt in the groin area, not back or buttock region) interfere with your daily activities?
Is it hard to go up and down stairs because of pain in your hip or knee?
Are you stiff after sitting for a short time?
Is your walking distance limited by pain in your hip or knee?
Is pain in your hip or knee waking you up at night?
Are arthritis medications no longer helping your pain and/or stiffness?

Please enter your height and weight.
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BMI Formula Source: U.S. Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov

If you answered yes to most of these questions, and your BMI is less than 36, you may be a candidate for joint replacement.