The Future of Joint Replacement Surgery: Insights from Dr. Michael Ast of Hospital for Special Surgery
The Joint Replacement Podcast – Episode 18 What does the future of hip and knee replacement surgery look like? In Episode 18 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Michael Ast, Insall Chair of the Knee Service and Innovation Officer at Hospital for …
Beyond Joint Replacement: Dr. Yudi Kerbel on Patient Education, Partial Knees, and the Future of Orthopedic Care
One of the most fascinating aspects of modern medicine is how quickly the relationship between physicians and patients is evolving. In Episode 17 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement surgeon, Dr. Yudi Kerbel, whose educational content has reached …
The Future of Joint Replacement Surgery: Insights from AAHKS President Dr. Antonia Chen
Joint replacement surgery continues to evolve at an incredible pace. Advances in robotics, infection prevention, same-day discharge protocols, biologic treatments, and implant technology are rapidly changing the way surgeons care for patients with hip and knee arthritis. In a recent podcast episode, Dr. Matthew Sloan sat down with Dr. Antonia …
Simultaneous vs. Staged Joint Replacement: Which Approach Is Safer?
For patients suffering from severe arthritis in both knees or both hips, one of the most common questions is: “Should I replace both joints at the same time?” At first glance, simultaneous bilateral joint replacement sounds appealing: One surgery One anesthesia event One rehabilitation process One period away from work …
Why Your Leg Feels Longer After Hip Replacement
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 …
Robotics, Recovery, Outpatient Surgery & the Future of Joint Replacement
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. …
The Top 10 Controversies in Hip Replacement Surgery: What Patients Need to Know
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, …
The Truth About Metal Sensitivity in Joint Replacement: What Patients Should Actually Know
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 …
Understanding Knee Arthritis: From Mild Wear to Bone-on-Bone Disease
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 Arthritis Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and What It Feels Like
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 …