With hip new techniques, replacements last longer (UT-San Diego)
The average age in the U.S. for patients needing a hip replacement is 65. However, the age group where the number of such surgeries is increasing the most is among those in their 50s.
The reasons for that are not entirely clear.
According to Dr. Nithin Reddy, an orthopedic surgeon at Kaiser Permanente San Diego, it’s thought that the obesity epidemic might play a role in the need for the procedure. He also said it may have to do with the fact that more and more people are staying active later in life.
No matter what the reason th...
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