Stanford Medicine Magazine
Built to Last: Why joint replacement is better and more popular than ever
The previous norm for a replacement joint’s longevity was 10 to 15 years. Now an implant is expected to last for the rest of most recipients’ lives, which explains why the number of people having a hip or knee replaced has surged — younger and older, suffering from a wide range of disability. That growth is expected to accelerate as the next decade dawns.
