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Joint replacement surgery represents one of the biggest and most life-changing advances in modern medicine. It has meant the difference between disability from crippling arthritis and nearly normal mobility for millions of people in recent decades. The hip and knee are, by far, the most commonly replaced joints, and they have the most reliable results. In the US each year, more than 300,000 hips and 700,000 knees are replaced, and the results are generally good. But every time a joint is replaced, an important question looms: how long will it last? It’s a fair question. After all, no one wants to go through the risk, discomfort, and recovery time required for a major operation only to need it again in a short time. The usual estimate: 10 to 15 years When I was in medical school, the commonly quoted estimate was that a replaced knee or hip should last about 10 to 15 years, but hopefully much longer. That was an average, of course. Rare complications requiring re-operation can ...

Treating osteoarthritis before surgery There’s no cure for osteoarthritis (OA) yet, but there are several treatment options and lifestyle changes that can relieve your symptoms. A combination of treatments and lifestyle changes can help: alleviate symptoms improve quality of life slow progression of the disease Read on to learn about the lifestyle changes and other treatments that can help relieve your OA symptoms. Weight loss Achieving a healthy weight is an important part of OA management. Excess weight causes unnecessary strain on your: feet knees hips Losing weight can have a big impact on the damage being done to your joints. Even dropping just 1 pound of body weight may take 3 to 6 pounds of pressure off your knees. Healthy eating Eating a healthier diet will help manage your weight. Eating certain foods can improve the health of your joints and reduce inflammation, too. Research published in Arthritis and Rheumatology found that vitamin D may pre...