This name is still reflected today in the name of the Merrittville Highway (Niagara Road 50), which served as the primary north-south route in central Niagara before the construction of Highway 406. Welland gained its present name when it was incorporated on 24 July 1858. It became a city in 1917.
For baby boomers, it seems that joint replacements are as prevalent as iPods are for teenagers. About 500,000 knee replacements and more than 175,000 hip replacements are performed annually, and those numbers are on the rise.
How much does a knee replacement cost? The average cost of a knee replacement in the United States is around $30,000, but this can vary dramatically from state to state. In Australia, a knee replacement will cost in the region of $21-28,000. Knee replacements are available free-of-charge on the NHS in the UK, though waiting times can be long.