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Why More People in Their 40s Are Opting for Knee & Hip Replacements

Once considered procedures reserved for seniors, hip and knee replacements are increasingly being sought out by people in their 40s and even younger. While the primary goal of these surgeries remains the same—relieving pain and restoring mobility—the reasons younger patients are going under the knife reflect changing cultural attitudes toward aging, fitness, and quality of life.

Source: NYU Lagone Health

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