Surgery for Arthritis Why do people with arthritis have joint surgery? An introduction to the most common types of surgery for arthritis including tips on when to talk to your doctor about surgery and how to get prepared. For more information about surgery for arthritis including:- When should I talk to my doctor about joint surgery? Who decides if I have surgery? Common types of surgery for arthritis? Is surgery risky? Getting ready for surgery? Contact the Arthritis Helpline on 1800 011 041 to request your copy or download these resources for further reading: Surgery for Arthritis Joint Replacement Booklet