Join the Comeback Club

Whether you're living life after joint replacement or weighing the decision, the Comeback Club is your chance to be part of something new. Connect with others, celebrate milestones and help build a community grounded in support, confidence and hope.

Thank you to our founding sponsor Zimmer Biomet for making the Comeback Club possible.

What Is the Comeback Club?

The Comeback Club is a new community the Arthritis Foundation is creating with and for people who have experienced the life-changing impact of joint replacement and people considering surgery. Founding members will help shape the conversations, connections and support that empower others to move forward with confidence and see what's possible on the other side of pain.

Celebrate Your Comeback

Joint replacement is more than a procedure. It's a personal journey marked by courage, determination and resilience. As a Comeback Club member, you can celebrate how far you've come and the life you've reclaimed beyond chronic joint pain. It's also a place where your progress is recognized by people who truly understand the challenges you've overcome and the strength it took to get there.

Connect With Those Who Understand

There's something powerful about connecting with people who have walked a similar path. The Comeback Club brings together individuals who understand the physical, emotional and personal aspects of living with severe joint pain and choosing joint replacement. Build meaningful relationships, share experiences, celebrate successes and find a sense of belonging in a community that understands your comeback story.

Inspire the Next Comeback Story

Someone considering joint replacement today may be searching for the same reassurance you once needed. By sharing your experience, recovery journey and lessons learned, you can help others feel more informed, confident and hopeful about their future. Your story has the power to encourage, guide and inspire the next comeback, turning your experience into a meaningful source of support for someone else.

After those first three weeks, I started feeling less pain. I was bending at my knee much better than I had in years. Steps were not as hard to do as they had been. I could sit on the floor with my granddaughter and play without wondering how I would get up.

Shelly Umstot

living with osteoarthritis, underwent knee replacement surgery

Celebrate & Connect — In Person

Join Us at Jingle Bell Run

The Comeback Club will launch at five select Jingle Bell Run events in Winter 2026: Minneapolis, MN; Seattle, WA; Bellingham, WA; Orange County, CA; and Kansas City, MO, creating opportunities for members to connect in person, share stories and celebrate their journeys together.

What’s possible after a knee replacement?

Life After Joint Replacement Surgery

You've put in the work, and now it's time to enjoy the benefits. Whether you're back on the golf course, pickleball court, walking trail or pursuing a new fitness goal, this article explores what's possible after knee replacement and how to return to activities safely and confidently.

See What’s Possible

Knowledge Is Confidence

Considering Joint Replacement Surgery

If you're considering joint replacement, the right information can make all the difference. This collection of articles and resources offers expert insights, real-world perspectives and answers to common questions, helping you take the next step with greater clarity and confidence. As a Comeback Club member, you'll have access to resources like these throughout your joint replacement journey.

Take the Next Step

Your Experience Matters. Your Story Matters.

You've faced the challenges of severe joint pain. Maybe you've come through joint replacement surgery, or you're considering the journey ahead. The Comeback Club is a new community being built by and for people like you. Share what you've learned, celebrate how far you've come, connect with others who understand and help shape what this community becomes.