New medical research targets best time for joint replacement surgery (UMass Med)
UMMS data shows fixed improvement score across typical patient population
New data from a joint replacement monitoring program and database at UMass Medical School shows there is an ideal time for typical patients to get the most out of a hip or knee replacement and that waiting too long will reduce the benefits of surgery.
“Don’t wait until you can’t walk or take the pain any longer,” said David Ayers, MD, the Arthur M. Pappas, MD, Chair in Orthopedics, chair and professor of orthopedics & physical rehabilita...
