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If pain is interfering with your ability to lead a happy and productive life, you have to take the maximum amount of pain relievers just to get through the day, and you’ve tried all other pain-relieving methods with no luck, you may want to consider surgery. Although joint surgery is complex and not to be taken lightly, some people have enjoyed excellent results, to the point of feeling that they’ve gotten a new lease on life. Surgical techniques can involve flushing a joint with water, resurfacing rough bone ends or cartilage, removing inflamed membranes, growing new bone, or inserting a whole new joint. Turn to Chapter 9 to find out more about surgical treatments.