According to a report in the November issue of the Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource, the number of knee replacements is expected to increase 525 percent by 2030. The following reasons are among those given for the increase:
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People are living longer and, to remain active, want the procedure done sooner rather than later.
- An increasing number of people have advanced arthritis, which could be related to ever-rising rates of obesity.
- The designs of artificial knees have been improved so that they can be adapted to the patient's needs and size.
- Minimally invasive knee replacement allows for smaller incisions and may facilitate faster recovery times.
- Studies show that many people who have total knee replacement achieve significant pain relief, improved mobility, and better overall quality of life.
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