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secondopinion Ode to Joints Today’s joint replacements aren’t just for your grandparents—or your great-grandparents. Active lifestyles, changing attitudes and better materials are making younger adults more likely candidates RT A JOINT EFFO ber 10, 4 p.m. Thursday, Decem Bayview Johns Hopkins edical Center M opkins Talk to Johns H pain and rts about joint expe . atment options the latest tre 5182 Call 800-547to register. FREE SEMINA R What’s New in Joint Replacement? ◗ Surgical expertise that means better placement, alignment and joint longevity New materials for replacement joints, including re ned plastics Hip resurfacing, a technique that removes far less bone than a total hip replacement Options for minimally invasive and muscle-sparing procedures ◗ ◗ ◗ oint replacement used to be a last resort, mainly for people over age 60. But boomers and younger adults have been sweating it out in the gym or on the track for years. ose more active lifestyles have had an impact on joints such as knees and hips, causing discomfort and even debilitating pain. at’s prompting younger people to consider joint replacement to help them stay fit and active. is is not a bad thing, says orthopedic surgeon Tariq Nayfeh, M.D. First, younger patients are concerned about the possible long-term effects of pain medication. “Many times, these patients are experiencing a lot of pain and nothing seems to get rid of it,” he explains. at pain may be so severe that even routine activities such as walking or going shopping become problematic. Plus, Nayfeh notes, they want to capitalize on the remaining years that they can be active. Fortunately, technology has kept pace with demands of younger patients, making hip and knee replacement a more viable option. Advances in materials—including metal-on-metal and sophisticated plastics—have resulted in replacement J joints that may last up to 25 years. And refined surgical techniques promote better alignment of the joints, spare more muscle tissue and decrease recovery time. It all adds up to better function and longer wear, Nayfeh says. “It means these younger folks can get back to the lifestyles they enjoy without having to worry about pain medication or another operation a few years down the road,” he says. Learn more about joint replacement options at hopkinsbayview.org/ortho, or call 800-547-5182 for appointments or consultations. hopkinsmedicine.org | 800-547-5182 fall 2009 johns hopkins health | 11 |
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Johns Hopkins Health - Fall 2009 - US
Johns Hopkins Health - Fall 2009 US
Contents
Avoiding Accidents
Abusing the System
Personal Best
Second Chance
Ode to Joints
Johns Hopkins Health - Fall 2009 - US
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