The Number of Knee Replacements Is Soaring – Just Don’t Expect to Run Marathons After

The number of knee replacements is soaring – just don’t expect to run marathons after

Knee replacement operations are booming – and restoring mobility for millions. But many are questioning whether the scalpel is always the best option.

Record number of hip and knee replacements carried out at Scottish hospitals

A record number of hip and knee replacements were carried out at Scottish hospitals last year, new figures have shown.

Record numbers of hip and knee operations performed last year

There has been an increase in planned operations across NHS Scotland, as recent statistics reveal that the number of hip and knee arthroplasty operations reached an all-time high in 2024. The statistics from The Scottish Arthroplasty Project reported that 17,399 first (primary) hip or knee replacements performed in NHS Scotland hospitals in 2024 compared to 15,908 in 2019.

Record number of hip and knee operations performed last year - Graeme Dey

Increase in planned operations across NHS Scotland. There has been an increase in planned operations across NHS Scotland, as recent statistics reveal that the number of hip and knee arthroplasty operations reached an all-time high in 2024. The statistics from The Scottish Arthroplasty Project reported that 17,399 first (primary) hip or knee replacements performed in NHS Scotland hospitals in 2024 compared to 15,908 in 2019. The annual report als…

SNP Government Delivers Record Number of Hip and Knee Operations

A record number of hip and knee replacement operations were carried out across Scotland last year, new figures confirm. The Scottish Arthroplasty Project has revealed that 17,399 primary hip or knee replacements were performed in 2024, almost 2,000 more than in 2019. It marks a significant milestone for the NHS in Scotland as planned operations have risen by 7.7% on the previous year, helping more people get the life‑changing treatment they need…