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Jan 11, 2024

Down Syndrome and Joint Replacement: Greater Risk for Post-Surgical Complications

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As the average lifespan of people with Down Syndrome (DS) has more than doubled over the past 40 years, more people with DS are being considered for total hip and knee replacements.


Patients with Down syndrome are not more likely to need follow-up surgery after a total knee replacement or total hip replacement. But they are at higher risk.

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