Baby boomers are increasingly asking orthopedic surgeons for knee and hip replacement surgeries that will allow them to return to normal activity and last longer. To meet the needs of these patients, HSS surgeons are collaborating to develop new devices using more wear-resistant materials.
The FDA recently approved a “30-year knee” implant that survived through tests simulating 30 years of use.
Read the release on long-lasting joint replacements.
Related Articles on Hospital for Special Surgery:
Hospital for Special Surgery Completes New Sports Medicine Suite
Hospital for Special Surgery Rheumatologists Find Possible New Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Hospital for Special Surgery Creates Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research Center
