In these years, orthopedic specialists have increased their ability to provide care and restorative treatment, especially in the arena of joint replacements. Since the first knee replacement was performed in 1968, the demand for artificial joints to replace non synthetic ones lost to age and osteoarthritis has grown..

Part of the reason is an aging population, but don’t be misled. More than 20 percent of patients are affected by arthritis, and two-thirds of them are under the age of 65. Among the young and old alike, the rise in sports medicine has paralleled the popularity of athletics and rigorous exercise, with surgeries and physical therapies at the epicenter of treatment.