Knee Replacement Surgery: A Women’s Health Issue. Delaying Treatment Can Harm Women’s Long-term Mobility And Quality Of Life

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, affects more than 20 million Americans-and women are suffering from greater osteoarthritis-related disability than men. Yet the topic of knee replacement surgery is rarely raised when women’s health issues are discussed, even though osteoarthritis plays a significant role in driving the need for joint replacements. Increased awareness of […]