Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Death Risk 'Slim' After Joint Replacement: Study

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2010-01-07
According to a new study, people who undergo a knee or hip replacement have a slightly increased risk of death for only 26 days after having the procedure. This finding refutes earlier studies that had found these patients' mortality risk was increased for as long as three months. Male patients and those over age 70 had the highest risk of dying within 26 days of joint replacement surgery, the study showed.  Read full story >
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