Novant Health House Call: Joint Replacements in Women

WCCB Charlotte,

CHARLOTTE, NC — According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the average age for patients who undergo knee or hip replacement surgery has dropped. Nearly 60% of people who have these surgeries are women.

Dr. James Fraser, orthopedic surgeon and joint replacement specialist with Novant Health, is here to explain why the landscape is changing.

To schedule an appointment, call these numbers for the Charlotte and Denver locations:

For Charlotte: 704-365-6730

For Denver: 704-316-1835