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What is a good age to get a Hip Replacement? Am I too old or too young?

September 29, 2016

The majority of hip replacements are for people in their 60s and 70s. But people in their 40s & 50s, as well as people in their 80s & 90s get hip replacements. Lets take a look at how well these younger and older patients do. Can you be too old for a hip replacement? Can you be too young for a knee replacement? Lets look at the outcomes of surgery based on the age of patients.