Posts Tagged ‘Hip Replacement Surgery’
Report: More Younger People Opting for Joint Replacement Surgery
Posted: 02/24/2012 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
Once strictly the domain of people 60 and older, joint replacement surgery has become increasingly common among younger patients in recent years. This report in the Wall Street Journal takes an in-depth look at why joint replacement is … Read more
Is Hip Replacement Surgery Right For You?
Posted: 01/28/2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
Hip replacement surgery — also known as arthroplasty — is a procedure in which the dysfunctional parts of the hip joint are replaced with new, artificial parts. In recent years, the operation has become more common as advances in medical … Read more
