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Federal statistics show that the number of hip replacements in adults between the ages of 45 and 54 has tripled over a 10-year period. Whats behind the rise?
The New York Post spoke to Roy I. Davidovitch, MD, the Julia Koch Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and director of 做厙TV Langones Hip Center, who explained reasons for this increase are that todays implants are more durable, and active patients dont want to put up with pain and delay surgery until theyre older. People who engage in high-impact sports like tennis or running, or even yoga, might stress the joint and wear down cartilage if a person is predisposed to hip arthritis.
We used to push hip replacements on very elderly, sedentary patients because we didnt want them to be active on it and wear it down, says Dr. Davidovitch. But now, he says, Its not acceptable to say Were going to delay a hip replacement until youre old enough.
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