According to a report in the Telegraph, hip replacement procedures are no longer just for those in old age as an obsession with fitness in the UK has seen the numbers requiring hip replacement surgery at earlier stages of life soar.
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Hip Replacement – Keeping Fit at a Cost
It is, of course, beneficial to endeavour to keep fit through exercise but some research suggests that it is wise to take some exercise precautions in order to prevent conditions that can lead to an increased likelihood of hip replacement procedures. Whilst most would associate a hip replacement operation with the elderly, it is becoming increasingly common amongst younger generations. According to the report in the Telegraph, a fitness enthusiast, Ian Collins, who exercised for 3 hours a day was shocked to discover that he had the hips of a pensioner and that he would need hip replacement surgery sooner rather than later. Speaking to the Telegraph, Mr Collins stated, “I noticed a pain in my hip from about the age of 25. It got progressively worse until, in my thirties, I had to take painkillers to do sport. I thought that in a few years' time, I would take it easier and everything would be fine. It never occurred to me I was doing long-term damage and had a degenerative disease.”
Hip Replacement – A Growing Trend
Medical procedures are becoming popular with all ages in an attempt to look fitter. Botox Leeds and implants help create the illusion of a healthier, younger looking body. According to the report in the Telegraph, hip replacement and knee replacement procedures are becoming increasingly common in younger generations. In America, for example, one in three hip replacement operations is carried out on someone under 60 compared to one in four the previous year and this trend is beginning to be replicated in the UK. One of the main factors in this increase in hip replacement procedures is said to be a growing emphasis on exercise and keeping fit. Speaking to the Telegraph, Richard Sinnerton of the London Clinic, states, “We are seeing younger and younger patients having joint replacement surgery, partly because they are doing more exercise. These people have fantastic hearts and lungs but their hips and knees are worn out.”
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