How many shoulder replacement surgeries were done in 20005?

Question

I am interested in comparing the number of shoulder replacements done in the United States versus the number of hip and knee replacements. Thanks

Answer 1

20005 is a loooong way away. Maybe Miss Cleo can help you?

Answer 2

Ummmmmm---I doubt if any of us will be around in 20005! Okay, I know that was a typo. But seriously, I wouldn't have any idea. Just guessing, I'd say there were more hip and knee replacements, as these joints seem to be particularly vulnerable to injury or wear and tear. In fact, I don't think I've known of any complete shoulder replacements. I can't think of the name of it, but there is a rather common shoulder surgery -- not a replacement.

Answer 3

I can give you a little info... but not for the year 2005 but for the year 2001, total hips in the US 165,000, total knees 326,000. I am not sure about the shoulders but recall something like 28,000 in the year 2005. I have had two hip replacements, and two hip revisions (revisions are replacements of a hip replacement) two knee replacements and one shoulder replacement this past March. So anyway I saw the shoulder replacement number somewhere in my info but can not locate it now but that number comes to mind. I started young and am still in my 50s with a few joints to go. :) Talk about setting off airport security. Also, I think that the number of hip replacements is lower than knees is because so many people already have them.

Answer 4

When the year 20005 comes neither one of us will be around to care about this bit of trivia.

Answer 5

I wouldn't know, cuz the year 20005 hasn't happened yet. Maybe the world will blow up by then...

Answer 6

wow r u frum the future? cuz 20005 is years nd years away lol i thynk u mean 2005 u know last year not the future.

Answer 7

we havent reached that year yet