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Total joint replacement.

H H Brindley

    Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
    |May 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Each year, many individuals aged 65+ could benefit from joint replacement surgery. Advances in techniques and prostheses significantly improve quality of life for patients with painful joints.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic surgery
    • Geriatric medicine
    • Biomedical engineering

    Background:

    • Millions of Americans turn 65 annually.
    • A significant portion of this demographic experiences disabling joint pain.
    • Joint replacement surgery offers a solution for improved mobility and quality of life.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To estimate the number of individuals eligible for hip and knee replacement.
    • To highlight the potential benefits of joint replacement surgery in the elderly population.
    • To underscore the impact of advancements in surgical techniques and prosthetics.

    Main Methods:

    • Population-based estimation of individuals aged 65+.
    • Analysis of medical fitness for surgical intervention.

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  • Review of trends in joint replacement procedures.

    • Main Results:

    • Approximately 35,000 individuals aged 65+ annually are estimated to benefit from total hip replacement.
    • Similar numbers are estimated to benefit from knee replacement surgery.
    • Other joint replacements, though fewer, are also performed when indicated.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical techniques, prostheses, and medical expertise have advanced significantly.
    • Joint replacement surgery offers substantial quality of life improvements for patients with painful, disabling joints.
    • The elderly population represents a significant cohort for joint replacement interventions.