Portland, OR -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/03/2014 -- The prevalence of knee replacement procedures are continually rising in the United States. This is due to the growing number of people who are suffering from arthritis conditions such as osteoarthritis.
According to statistics, hundreds of knee replacement procedures are being performed primarily for arthritis. There are other healthcare burdens associated with the procedure, but arthritic conditions are considered the major cause.
Studies found that the overall prevalence of total knee replacement in individuals who are 50 years old and above is estimated to be 4.2%. Of this, 3.4% occur in males and 4.8% in females. It was also found that with every additional ten years in age, this prevalence increased in both males and females.
Knee replacement surgery is a procedure that involves taking a joint that has been damaged or deteriorated, and replacing it with a prosthetic joint. This means that surfaces affected with arthritis such as the patella, femur, and tibia are also replaced. The prosthetic component used as a replacement for the removed joint is usually made of plastic and metal surfaces, which are designed to smoothly glide against each other.
While it is a procedure that arthritis sufferers resort to in their attempt to achieve pain relief and improve the quality of their life, experts are also warning of the risks that are involved in the procedure. This surgical procedure can make one susceptible to the formation of clots in the leg, loss of blood and chance of infection. Experts also warn patients about the risk of infection or wear and tear in having a prosthetic knee.
"Patients are normally required to stay in the hospital after the surgery. A majority of patients who have had knee joint replacement surgery experienced dramatic improvements once the knee has had a chance to heal," said VitaBreeze Supplements spokesperson, Michelle O'Sullivan.
Although it can be effective, knee replacement surgery is an extreme choice for joint pain relief and many experts urge patients to exhaust every other option first. It is one of the hopes of healthcare professionals and agencies to reduce the number of patients who require the procedure.
In order to avoid the surgical procedure and get pain relief, many arthritis sufferers turning to curcumin supplements. This natural alternative is a widely popular choice for arthritis management and many people have claimed that is has been useful in joint health recovery.
Experts recommend that those who want to use curcumin supplements should do their research first. They particularly recommend curcumin products that contain BioPerine, as this black pepper extract can help enhance nutrient absorption in the body (http://www.amazon.com/Turmeric-Curcumin-Complex-BioPerine-Bio-availability/dp/B00JA4TLTI/).
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