New Research Shows Hip Implants Last Far Longer Than Expected
CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The first question marathon runner Jim Piko asked before his hip replacement surgery 25 years ago from Dr. Richard A. Berger was: "How long will it last?" Â Today, Piko, who is 80 years old and still running races and winning, says "Pretty darn long."
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