Advanced Orthopedics for Joint Replacement

Know the famous celebrities who have undergone joint replacement procedures and are living the life they’ve always have.

The Fitness Icon

Jane Fonda, famous actress, fitness icon and philanthropist had her left knee replaced last June 2009. She recently launched the first ever "World Fitness Day "last May 1, 2010 in Atlanta Georgia. This new annual event celebrates the benefits of good health and highlights the importance of physical activity in promoting it.

Just One in a Million

Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus is just one of the millions of happy patients worldwide who had a joint replacement.

Guess who's back and also had a joint replacement.

Arnold Swarzennegger is one of the millions of happy joint replacement recipients worldwide. (Disclaimer: AOJR or any of its doctors do not claim to have operated on Governor Arnold Swarzennegger)

Former President George Bush has hip replacement surgery

Former President Bush, 76, had his left hip replaced, December 5, 2000, at the Mayo Clinic, and the clinic reported that things went well.

Former first lady Barbara Bush also had successful hip replacement surgery at the Mayo Clinic in December 1997.

Elizabeth Taylor, actress

For quite some time, walking was so painful she used a cane. She had her left hip replaced first. Many months later, she had the right hip done.

Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother in Britain

She had her second hip replacement in January 1998. Recent newsreels showed that she is walking well. She carries a cane but was never seen in public actually using it.

Bo Jackson, football, baseball, actor

He injured his hip playing football with the Los Angeles Raiders. Jackson said their team were in the playoffs, playing against the Cincinnati Bengals when he was tackled from behind and his hip was injured. He eventually had a total hip replacement and played only baseball for the next two seasons.

Sammy Shore

Legendary comedian Sammy Shore who has appeared with the likes of Elvis, Barbra Streisand, Ann Margaret, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis and has now become a motivational speaker on the "JOYS OF AGING"... Also founder of The Comedy Store in Hollywood has had two complete hip surgery at the same time 18 years ago.

Roddy Piper, WCW wrestler

Piper, WCW wrestler, underwent a total hip replacement in December 1995.

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