By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    learn to recognize and treat yeast infections
    Most Commonly Asked Questions About Yeast Infections
    November 17, 2021
    Advanced lung cancer diagnosis systems used by doctors
    Advanced Lung Cancer Diagnosis Systems Used by Doctors
    March 6, 2022
    The Top Benefits of a Wearable Blood Pressure Monitor Watch
    The Top Benefits of a Wearable Blood Pressure Monitor Watch
    June 13, 2022
    Latest News
    The Wide-Ranging Benefits of Magnesium Supplements
    June 11, 2025
    The Best Home Remedies for Migraines
    June 5, 2025
    The Hidden Impact Of Stress On Your Body’s Alignment And Balance
    May 22, 2025
    Chewing Matters More Than You Think: Why Proper Chewing Supports Better Health
    May 22, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    Britain Shows Support for Genetically Modified Embryos to Prevent Disease
    July 1, 2013
    How to Keep Your Medical Staff Focused During Work
    March 18, 2016
    medical malpractice
    Losing a Loved One Due to Medical Malpractice: All You Need to Know
    August 9, 2022
    Latest News
    Streamlining Healthcare Operations: How Our Consultants Drive Efficiency and Overall Improvement
    June 11, 2025
    Building Smarter Care Teams: Aligning Roles, Structure, and Clinical Expertise
    May 18, 2025
    The Critical Role of Healthcare in Personal Injury Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide for Victims
    May 14, 2025
    The Backbone of Successful Trials: Clinical Data Management
    April 28, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: 30 Years Ago All These Baby Boomers Would Have Been in Wheel Chairs
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Specialties > Orthopaedics > 30 Years Ago All These Baby Boomers Would Have Been in Wheel Chairs
OrthopaedicsPublic Health

30 Years Ago All These Baby Boomers Would Have Been in Wheel Chairs

JohnCGoodman
Last updated: April 21, 2011 8:30 pm
JohnCGoodman
Share
1 Min Read
SHARE

Joint-replacement patients these days are younger and more active than ever before. More than half of all hip-replacement surgeries performed this year are expected to be on people under 65, with the same percentage projected for knee replacements by 2016. The fastest-growing group is patients 46 to 64, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Joint-replacement patients these days are younger and more active than ever before. More than half of all hip-replacement surgeries performed this year are expected to be on people under 65, with the same percentage projected for knee replacements by 2016. The fastest-growing group is patients 46 to 64, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Many active middle-agers are wearing out their joints with marathons, triathlons, basketball and tennis and suffering osteoarthritis years earlier than previous generations. They’re also determined to stay active for many more years and not let pain or disability make them sedentary. To accommodate them, implant makers are working to build joints with longer-wearing materials, and surgeons are offering more options like partial knee replacements, hip resurfacing and minimally invasive procedures.

Full article on the baby boomer joint replacement craze.

More Read

Your Genes Need Not Be Your Fate: Nutrigenomics To The Rescue
5 Buckets to Patient Engagement and the Role of HIT
Why drug price regulation should not be ruled out
E-cigarette Makers Warn Consumers About Their Own Products
After Fighting Mike Tyson, Wouldn’t We All Need Rewards to Take On Healthcare?
   

TAGGED:orthopaedicspublic health
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

Streamlining Healthcare Operations: How Our Consultants Drive Efficiency and Overall Improvement
Global Healthcare Policy & Law
June 11, 2025
magnesium supplements
The Wide-Ranging Benefits of Magnesium Supplements
Health
June 11, 2025
Preparing for the Next Pandemic: How Technology is Changing the Game
Technology
June 6, 2025
migraine home remedies and-devices
The Best Home Remedies for Migraines
Health Mental Health
June 5, 2025

You Might also Like

Lessons on Healthcare and Risks from the Passing of Joan Rivers

September 7, 2014

It’s National Nurses Week. Check Your Nursing IQ.

May 8, 2012

Plan B’s Balancing Act

May 2, 2013
Heart Disease Prevention
CardiologyeHealthPublic HealthSocial Media

Fighting Heart Disease Using the Web: 3 Tips for Success

November 20, 2012
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?