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Good News for us Hippies!

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Most hip and knee replacements ‘last longer than thought’

Eight out of 10 knee replacements and six out of 10 hip replacements last as long as 25 years, says a large study from the University of Bristol.

Philippa Roxby, Health reporter, BBC News

I have had two hip replacements, so this is good news for me. I was told 20 years, 25 years is a bonus. And, on Sunday, its the birthday of “leftie” my shiny metal left hip.

Click here to read the article from the BBC News Website.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEFTIE

Published by onecrazycook

I'm a novice blogger in my forties. I've been on a horrible journey in the last few years. Struggling with my mental health, money worries, physical disability and the death of a very close friend. I'm blogging my way back to physical and mental health.

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  1. bionicOldGuy says:
    Feb 19, 2019 at 4:24 am

    Good new indeed. I had both mine replaced in 2012. Nice to know I might make it till 2037

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