By Ashley-Boynes-Shuck
If the term hip replacement conjures up the image of an elderly gray-haired lady, you aren’t alone. But did you know that young adults, teenagers, and even young children can sometimes require joint replacements too?
In fact, hip replacements are fairly common among juvenile arthritis patients. 
A recent study concluded that these young people face the same concerns about artificial hip longevity as their older counterparts — and often for a longer period of time.
An artificial joint that can last a decade or two is a good fit for someone who is in their 60s or 70s — but is it a good call for a patient who is in their teen years and may need an additional two or three replacements in their lifetime?