Orthopaedic devices are fascinating. The ability to go in and surgically replace or reinforce deteriorating body parts almost seems like science fiction. It’s not so much that regular people become six million dollar men or Borg, but we can get a renewed chance for a good, normal life because of many of these products.
Hip implants are no exception. I don’t know what the life expectancy of Neanderthals was, but I doubt many of them made it to the age where arthritis was an issue. And, if they fractured a leg while fleeing predators, they were probably done for. Today, we have the ability to give futures to people with osteoarthritis and traumatic arthritis.
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