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Are knee replacements becoming more common? An in-depth look at the trends

According to a 2023 study published by the National Institutes of Health, the volume of primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures in the U.S. grew by 156% between 2000 and 2019. So, are knee replacements becoming more common? The data clearly shows a substantial and sustained increase in these procedures over the past two decades.