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Did you know that total knee replacements are one of the most successful procedures in all medicine? In the past, mostly elderly patients had joint replacement surgeries. With the advancements in surgical techniques such as outpatient knee replacement surgeries, patients in their 40s and 50s are getting this surgery more and more often.
Over 800,000 people have knee replacement surgery each year. Knee replacement surgery has become a common procedure for improving patients' pain, mobility, and quality of life when experiencing chronic knee pain.
Every year between 10,000 and 20,000 Americans develop avascular necrosis. Avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply and is a
painful bone condition that worsens over time and affects your mobility.
Did you know that our knees support 80% of our body weight when we stand and absorb up to one and a half times our weight when walking? The knee is the largest joint in the body and is responsible for bearing weight and facilitating movement.
Improved quality of life, increased mobility, and pain relief are all common results of knee replacement surgery. If you are considering knee replacement, knowing the right questions to ask your doctor is key.
Don’t let knee pain slow you down in 2022! In the new year, make changes to improve your lifestyle. That means taking action to relieve your knee pain. Consider a long-term solution, such as knee replacement surgery.
