#38 – What is Full Spectrum Hip & Knee Surgery? Atul Kamath, MD
Modern orthopedic care is no longer simply about deciding whether a patient does—or does not—need a joint replacement. Today, surgeons have an expanding spectrum of options that can include hip arthroscopy, osteotomy, cartilage restoration, partial knee replacement, total joint replacement, robotic technology, and increasingly sophisticated outpatient recovery pathways. In Episode …
#36 – What Happens When the Surgeon Becomes the Patient? Farzin Kabaei, MD
What does a joint replacement surgeon learn when he becomes a joint replacement patient himself? In Episode 36 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I sit down with Farzin Kabaei, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles specializing in hip and knee replacement, complex joint reconstruction, and orthopedic trauma. Dr. …
#34 – Is it Time for the Return of Hip Resurfacing? Prof. Justin Cobb
New Podcast Episode #34 Featuring Professor Justin Cobb (Imperial College London) For decades, hip replacement has been considered one of the most successful operations in all of medicine. Modern implants routinely provide decades of pain relief, excellent function, and predictable outcomes for millions of patients worldwide. But for younger, highly …
#33 – When is it Time for Joint Replacement? Ran Schwarzkopf, MD
The Joint Replacement Podcast – Episode #33 Modern hip and knee replacement has changed dramatically over the last two decades. Today’s implants last longer, surgeries are more precise, recoveries are faster, and technology continues to evolve at an incredible pace. But with so much information available online, patients often wonder: …
#32 – Can We Engineer the Future of Joint Replacement? Jeremy Gililland, MD
The newest episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast features an engaging discussion with Dr. Jeremy Gililland, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of Adult Reconstruction at the University of Utah. Before becoming one of the country’s leading hip and knee replacement surgeons, Dr. Gililland trained as a mechanical engineer—a background …
#30 – Is Opioid-Free Joint Replacement Recovery Possible? Andrew Wickline, MD
The Joint Replacement Podcast – Episode #30 featuring Andrew Wickline, MD One of the biggest concerns patients have before hip or knee replacement surgery is pain. For decades, opioid medications were considered the cornerstone of postoperative pain management. While opioids remain appropriate in certain circumstances, growing awareness of opioid dependence …
#29 – Is Same-Day Joint Replacement Safe? Eric Cohen, MD
Episode 29 of The Joint Replacement Podcast The pace of innovation in hip and knee replacement surgery has accelerated dramatically over the past decade. Patients are recovering faster, spending less time in the hospital, using fewer opioids, and returning to active lifestyles sooner than ever before. In Episode 29 of …
#28 – What Happens When a Joint Replacement Fails? H. John Cooper, MD
Joint replacement surgery has transformed the lives of millions of people suffering from arthritis, but what happens when a hip or knee replacement fails? Revision surgery represents one of the most technically demanding areas in orthopedic surgery, requiring specialized expertise, advanced implants, and thoughtful surgical planning. In Episode 28 of …
#27 – How Did Anesthesia Change Joint Replacement Recovery?
By Matthew Sloan, MDOrthopedic Surgeon | Director of Robotics | Host of The Joint Replacement Podcast If you know someone who had a hip or knee replacement 20 or 30 years ago, you’ve probably heard stories that sound very different from what many patients experience today. Many remember waking up …
#26 – What Defines Success After Joint Replacement? Wayne Moschetti, MD
Episode 26 – The Joint Replacement Podcast When most people think about a successful hip or knee replacement, they imagine a perfectly positioned implant or a postoperative X-ray that looks flawless. But according to Dr. Wayne Moschetti, Division Chief of Adult Reconstruction and Fellowship Director at Dartmouth Health, that’s only …