Dr. Matthew Sloan is a board-certified orthopedic specialist and fellowship-trained hip and knee surgeon. Dr. Sloan has broad experience in clinical practice as well as research. Dr. Sloan currently practices at Orthopedic Affiliates in Concord, MA where he is the first fellowship-trained total joint replacement surgeon to bring the advanced techniques he mastered in Boston to the Emerson Hospital community. He has brought his skills in the treatment of total joint infections, revision surgeries, and periprosthetic fractures (broken bones around hip and knee replacement) to the area, so that patients no longer need to travel to the city for these services.
The Hip and Knee Relief Website is founded by Dr. Sloan to serve as a comprehensive educational resource to provide the public with clear, high quality, evidence-based information. This information is not only about surgical treatment, but provides an unbiased source of advice on all possible alternatives to surgery, including lifestyle modifications, holistic wellness, multi-disciplinary arthritis management programs, medication options, injections and other new and evolving therapy options for hip and knee pain. We hope that this website will be a trusted source for expert hip and knee advice so that you may make the best informed decision for your health!
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Dr. Sloan is passionate about advancing the field of joint replacement surgery and has published research on numerous topics in the top academic journals, including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, the Bone and Joint Journal (British), the Journal of Arthroplasty, and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. He has had the honor to be selected to speak nationally about his research at the Annual Meetings for the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has been interviewed about his publications by The New York Times, CNN, Reuters, Popular Science, and the Arthritis Foundation National Blog. Read more →
After total hip replacement, one of the most common concerns patients mention is this: “My operated leg feels longer.” Sometimes the sensation is subtle. Sometimes it feels dramatic enough that walking feels uneven or awkward. For many patients, it immediately raises a worrying question: Did something go wrong? Most of …
Key Insights from Dr. Paul Jacob on The Joint Replacement Podcast In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I sat down with fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon Dr. Paul Jacob to discuss one of the biggest shifts happening in orthopedic surgery today: the evolution of modern hip and knee replacement. …
Hip replacement surgery is often described as one of the most successful operations in modern medicine. But what many patients do not realize is that hip surgeons still debate some of the most important decisions involved in the procedure. From surgical approach and robotics to implant fixation and same-day discharge, …
Metal sensitivity in joint replacement has become one of the most discussed — and most misunderstood — topics in modern orthopedics. Patients frequently ask: “Can my hip or knee replacement trigger my immune system?”“Should I avoid certain implant materials?”“Do I need allergy testing before surgery?” The reality is far more …
Knee arthritis is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions in the world, affecting more than 600 million people globally. Yet many patients still don’t fully understand what arthritis actually is, why symptoms vary so much, or how the condition progresses over time. In this video, I break down the …
Hip pain is one of the most common reasons patients come in for evaluation—and one of the most misunderstood. Many people hear the term “arthritis” and think it’s a single condition. In reality, hip arthritis is a process, not just a diagnosis. Understanding what’s happening inside the joint—and how it …
What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What Actually Matters for Your Recovery Total knee replacement (total knee arthroplasty, TKA) is one of the most successful procedures in modern medicine. The vast majority of patients experience significant pain relief and improved function. But here’s the problem:Most patients worry about the wrong complications—and …
Featuring Dr. Ahmed Siddiqi Introduction Most people think joint replacement is straightforward—replace the joint, recover, and move on. But as any experienced surgeon knows, outcomes are driven by far more than what happens in the operating room. In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I sat down with Dr. …
The 10 Biggest Controversies (and What They Mean for You) Knee replacement is one of the most successful surgeries in medicine. But here’s something that surprises many patients: It’s not standardized. Surgeons often disagree on some of the most important decisions in knee replacement. These aren’t minor details—they’re real debates …
What Patients Need to Know Before Knee or Hip Replacement Most people wait too long to get a joint replacement—and sometimes, people do it too early. So how do you actually know when it’s the right time? In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan breaks down …
