Long Island man bounces back after joint implants, and others do too

A 74-year-old man from Port Washington, Mark Hanlon, says he’s “bounced back” after multiple joint replacement surgeries and now keeps an active routine into retirement-age years. The lawyer underwent hip replacement surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan more than 20 years ago, followed by another hip replacement and two knee replacements, plus treatments for ankle and shoulder injuries. He credits staying active with helping him return to sports such as tennis, swimming, skiing and biking, including skiing in Vermont four months after a 2024 knee replacement and a summer trip to Chile to ski with his sons. The article cites studies showing roughly 54% of older adults report moderate-to-vigorous activity weekly, and it notes improved implants, surgical techniques and patient motivation. Doctors caution recovery varies.