Video: How long will my knee replacement last? Is there anything I can do to make my knee replacement last?

How long will my knee replacement last? Is there anything I can do to make it last longer?

Knee replacements don't last forever. Today's research shows about 90% of the total knee replacement will last 20 years after surgery and 82% will last for 25 years after surgery. The materials that are used in a knee replacement will go through the wear and tear of everyday living so you may need a revision surgery to update these materials.

There are three major factors that will decide if you need a revision surgery:

1. Age: The younger you are when you get your knee replacement the more likely you are to need revision surgery.
2. Sex: If you are male under the age of 70 you are 15% more likely than the woman of the same age group to need revision surgery.
3. Weight: If you have a body mass index (BMI) of over 30 you are at an increased chance of needing revision surgery.

Watch Lauren answer the questions "How long will my knee replacement last?" and "Is there anything I can do to make it last longer?" below. The video also explains factors that influence the lifespan of a knee replacement.

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