Study: Most people return to work after knee replacement surgery
Shows a “cost savings” to society
In results that surprised even orthopedic surgeons, a new study finds that most people return to work after a total knee replacement – even those with physically demanding jobs.
"We were very surprised by the results," said study author and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Adolph Lombardi, president of Joint Implant Surgeons, an orthopedic surgery practice in Columbus, Ohio which specializes in knee and hip replacements. "We're doing an operation that is helping patients to stay in their work environment."