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Medical procedures needed to enable continuing ability to perform the normal activities of daily living (various sources)
| Procedure | Annual number in United States (2014) |
|---|---|
| Cataract surgeries | 3,000,000 |
| Knee replacements | 720,000 |
| Hip replacements | 330,000 |
