The demand for orthopedic services is expanding exponentially. This demand is driven both by baby boomers turning 65 and older and by all ages seeking improvements to everyday quality of life. In fact, for the first time in human history, senior adults are projected to outnumber children.

Nationally, total knee replacements are projected to increase by 189 percent— to nearly 1.3 million — by 2030. Outpatient joint replacements are projected to increase 227 percent over the next decade. Thankfully, with advancements in imaging, equipment and specialized surgery, orthopedic procedures can now be done faster, more precisely and with less hospitalization and recovery time. Philanthropy can take care from good to great.