How Long Will My Hip Replacement Last?
A common question we as surgeons, and you as the consumer, are faced with is: “How long will my hip replacement last?” It’s easy to rattle off a number, but the reality is not so cut-and-dry.
According to CDC data, in 2010 alone >310,000 hip replacements were performed in patients age 45 and older. Recent projections expect that number may reach almost 600,000 by 2030. We are seeing a significant increase in hip replacements for younger patients. From 2000-2010, the population with the largest volume increase was age 45-54. Additionally, by 2010, hip replacements in patients age 55-64 accounted for a higher percentage than those >75.
SOURCE: CDC/NCHS, National Hospital Discharge Survey, 2000 and 2010.