How much pounding can joint replacements take?
New research has found that one in 75 patients who get a knee or hip replacement must get it replaced within three years. Experts say this raises the question about how much pounding a new joint can take if patients want it to last. In this article from NPR, experts talk about factors that affect the rate of these joint replacement "revisions." They also discuss the kinds of activities that people might want to avoid after having a joint replacement in order to prevent damage to the new joint.
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