How Long Will Joint Replacements Last? (OTW)
Only a few years ago, joint replacements were performed, almost exclusively, on individuals in their 60s and 70s because, in the absence of compelling long-term wear data, most surgeons assumed that implants would not last more than 15 to 20 years. As a result, most surgeons encouraged their younger patients to postpone joint replacement until later in life in order to minimize the risk of a revision surgery. But a growing body of published, peer review studies are showing that up to 90% of primary knee and hip replacements are still function...
