On average, artificial joints have a lifespan of 10 to 20 years. If you are in your 40s or 50s when you have joint replacement surgery, especially if you are very active, you are likely to need another joint replacement surgery later in life.
Traveling by Plane After Back Surgery: When It’s Safe and How to Fly Comfortably
Learn when it’s safe to fly after back surgery and how to protect your spine in the air with seat tips, clot prevention and movement strategies.
July 3, 2026