In Australia, Arthritis is the number one cause of disability. It affects 3.1 million Australians and in New Zealand, 1 in 3 people over the age of 45 are diagnosed with joint disease.

One of the most common causes of joint pain is Osteoarthritis. This is also known as degenerative arthritis because it is a "wearing out" condition involving the breakdown of cartilage in the joint. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint, but most commonly affects the hip, knee and spine.

Whether you are considering total joint replacement or just beginning to explore available treatments, gaining the right information will help you choose the best course of treatment to relieve your joint pain and let you get back to leading a full and satisfying life.

There is a lot of information available on the internet, that may not necessarily be appropriate for you circumstances. You will need to work with your medical practitioner to give you the best possible outcome. The Argo® Patient Education Program is a pack of information, products and services reviewed locally by Orthopaedic surgeons, for people who are going to have hip or knee replacement surgery.