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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 12, 2025

5 min

What is the age limit for arthroplasty? Understanding eligibility beyond years

While the average age for knee replacement surgery in the U.S. is around 65, the defining factors for arthroplasty are a patient's overall health and level of pain, not their chronological age. A person's fitness, the severity of their joint damage, and their overall quality of life are far more important than their birth year when determining candidacy for joint replacement surgery.

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Oct 3, 2025

5 min

What is the life expectancy of a person after hip replacement?

According to a study published in *The Lancet*, patients and surgeons can expect a hip replacement to last 25 years in around 58% of cases, based on joint registry data. Beyond implant survival, addressing the question of **what is the life expectancy of a person after hip replacement?** requires considering both the prosthesis's lifespan and the patient's overall health and well-being. Advancements in materials and surgical techniques have significantly improved long-term outcomes, making this a highly successful procedure for many.

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