How Durable Are The Knee Implants?
In the early stages of its introduction, there were many misconceptions and speculations about the success of knee replacement surgeries and the duration of total knee replacements. In the 1960s or 1970s, it was widely believed that implants would only last 10 years, so knee replacement surgery was only recommended for the elderly. It was only with the passage of time that the lifespan of these implants was found to be much longer than around 20 years or more. In the last two decades, there has been extensive research and advancements in the field in terms of surgical techniques. The materials, the design of the implants, and their fixation, which has led to a longer life of knee implants extending their life well beyond 20 years. In fact, there are several patients whose knee replacements were repaired up to 30 years ago and are still active and mobile. However, every human body is different and the longevity of knee implants varies from patient to patient depending on diffe...