
May 24, 2026
✦NDTV
Hidden Post-Covid Crisis: India Witnesses 40% Surge In Hip Replacements Among Young Adults
Doctors are seeing a big jump in hip replacements for younger adults, up 40%. This is happening after Covid, with experts saying steroid use might be a cause. They are now seeing "relatively younger patients coming with severe hip damage." This trend means more people in their 30s and 40s need hip surgery.