#55 – How Do You Know When It’s Really Time for Joint Replacement? Randall Schultz, MD
For many patients with hip or knee arthritis, the hardest question is not whether joint replacement works. It is deciding when the time is right to actually have surgery. In Episode 55 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Randall Schultz, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Texas …
#50 – Season One Finale — What We Learned About Joint Replacement
Six months, 50 episodes, and dozens of conversations with surgeons, patients, researchers, therapists, operating room professionals, and innovators. Episode 50 of The Joint Replacement Podcast looks back at the ideas, debates, and patient stories that shaped our first season. When I started The Joint Replacement Podcast about six months ago, …
#48 – What is Knee Replacement Recovery Really Like? Diana Braun
Knee replacement surgeons spend a great deal of time preparing patients for surgery. We talk about the procedure, implants, anesthesia, physical therapy, pain control, and what to expect in the first few weeks. But there is another side of the experience that is much harder to describe unless you have …
#39 – What Happens in the First Month After Knee Replacement?
The surgery is over. You stood up. You walked. You made it home. And then reality sets in. For many patients, the hardest part of knee replacement isn’t the operation itself—it’s navigating the first several weeks after surgery. Once the anesthesia wears off and the structure of the hospital disappears, …
#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. …
#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 …
#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 …
#24 – What Questions Should Joint Replacement Patients Ask? Blair Ashley, MD
The Joint Replacement Podcast with Matthew Sloan, MD Choosing whether to undergo a hip or knee replacement is one of the most important healthcare decisions many patients will ever make. Yet despite the success of modern joint replacement surgery, patients are often faced with conflicting information about recovery, implant longevity, …
#23 – What are the First 48 Hours Like After Hip Replacement?
Episode 23 – The Joint Replacement Podcast with Matthew Sloan, MD If you want a great outcome after hip replacement, the most important part of recovery is not six weeks later. It’s the first 48 hours. Many patients are surprised to learn that recovery begins immediately after surgery. The first …
#21 – Can Jiffy Knee and Robotics Help Us Recover Faster? Grayson Connors, DO
The Joint Replacement Podcast with Matthew Sloan, MD Modern joint replacement surgery continues to evolve at an incredible pace. From robotic-assisted technology and minimally invasive surgical approaches to outpatient surgery and artificial intelligence, today’s patients have more options than ever before. In Episode 21 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I …