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Although each surgery is different, experienced doctors will know how to relieve the pain, so you can continue with your daily routine activities. The duration of the surgery is correlated to the severity of the damage, and the procedure by which the surgery is performed. At the time of surgery, doctors replace the damaged joint with the prosthesis. The prosthesis is made of metal, plastic or a combination of both. Occasionally, doctors cement the joint into place; they won’t in some cases, so it allows the natural bone to grow into it. Cemented joints are used for senior patients. Joints which are not cemented are used more for active patients with stronger bones. These may take a little longer to heal since the patient needs to allow time for their natural bone to grow into it.