Hip and Leg Pain by the Numbers

Hip & Leg Pain By The Numbers As patients are diagnosed younger and live longer, hip and leg pain treatment has become a long-term proposition that may require multiple treatments throughout a patient's life By the Numbers: 4.7 million people in the U.S. have a prosthetic knee 2.5 million people in the U.S. have a prosthetic hip Total hip replacements have increased 73% from 2000 to 2009 Total knee replacements have increased 120% from 2000 to 2009 BAD NEWS GOOD NEWS older adults Long-term care can be complicated by other health conditions are able to stay active and mobile even with severe hip and leg pain "Individuals with total hip and knee replacement often are complex patients with multiple chronic conditions. They all need continuing medical attention and some need further surgical attention over the years of having a replacement." -From the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' website Surgery may result in: 24 Increased pain when complicated by other health conditions Increased costs for treatment Limited mobility and quality of life and long-term care Complementary treatments such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, and physical therapy can minimize effects of surgical procedures and associated downtime Sources: http://newsroom.aaos.org/media-resources/Press-releases/25-million-americans-living-with-an-artificial- hip-47-million-with-an-artificial-knee.htm http://icjr.net/news_310_prevalence_implants.htm#.U6DXCPldVHc http://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/abs 13-drew-shift.pdf Connect with us: NEVADA PAIN You Tube WE CHANGE LIVES HERE a Pain Doctor Company