Artificial Hip and Knee Revision Surgery Risk Higher Among Younger Recipients: Study
Younger patients undergoing joint replacement surgery are more likely to need revision surgery to replace those implants later in life.
Tag Archives: Joint Replacement Surgery
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Joint Replacement Surgery Risks May Be Higher At Rural Hospitals Due to Workloads: Report
Small, rural hospitals are performing more joint replacement surgeries, but a new investigative report warns that the increased volume may come with an increased risk to patients.
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Hospital Infections, Joint Replacements Leading Medical Expenses: CMS Report
A new government report finds that joint replacement surgeries and severe sepsis are the most costly and frequently required procedures in the U.S. healthcare system.