This is a YouTube video titled "Avoid Premature Joint Replacement" containing a monologue or presentation discussing the benefits and concerns related to joint replacement surgery, specifically addressing the issue of premature joint replacements in the United States. The speaker explains the significance and success of the procedure but highlights that many are done too early without proper assessment.
Joint replacement can be a really life changing procedure when it's done appropriately. So joint replacement can be a pretty magical procedure. It's one of the most successful procedures in human history. And the problem is over 35% of joint replacements done in the United States today are done what we would call prematurely, which means they're done on joints that aren't end stage. They're not completely worn out. People are suffering with this pain. They're just not offered the right tools to help get through this paint.
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