The number of knee replacement surgeries in people younger than 60 jumped 130-fold between 1980 and 2006, with the greatest increase among people ages 50 to 59.

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Number of Knee Replacements Surge in Younger Patients (Arthritis Today) was last modified: May 14th, 2012 by Interesting Articles

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