New data documents the significant rise in THA procedures

Number of THA procedures significantly increased since 2000 (Healio)
Recently published data show the quantity of total hip arthroplasty procedures performed in 2010 represent a significant increase from the number performed in 2000.
“The projected increase in the number and rate of total hip replacements will place increased demands on all levels of the health care system,” Monica L. Wolford, MA, told Orthopedics Today. “Since artificial hips are expected to last between 15 [years] and 20 years before requiring revision, the combination of decreasing age at surgery and increasing life expecta...