The medical minute: Hip and knee joint arthroplasty

Hip and knee replacements are among the most reliable and effective surgeries performed today. Patients with arthritis can expect excellent pain relief with a low risk of complications. Most current hip and knee replacement systems have proven track records of longer than 10 years. When an experienced surgeon uses a proven implant with standard surgical techniques, at least 80 percent of implants will last more than 20 years.

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