The Anesthesia Revolution: Why Joint Replacement Recovery Is So Much Easier Today
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 …
What Really Defines Success After Hip and Knee Replacement? Insights from Dr. Wayne Moschetti
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 …
The Future of Joint Replacement: Outpatient Surgery, Implant Innovation, and Building Better Orthopedic Care with Dr. Michael Meneghini
Modern hip and knee replacement surgery is evolving faster than ever before. Patients are recovering more quickly, spending less time in the hospital, and benefiting from advances in implant technology that have dramatically improved durability and outcomes. In Episode 25 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I sat down with Dr. …
Joint Replacement Myths, Recovery, Robotics & the Future of Hip and Knee Replacement with Blair Ashley, MD | Episode 24
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, …
The First 48 Hours After Hip Replacement: Why They Matter More Than You Think
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 …
Modern Hip & Knee Replacement: Robotics, Implant Innovation, and the Future of Joint Replacement
Insights from Dr. Michael Kheir | The Joint Replacement Podcast Episode #22 Joint replacement surgery has transformed millions of lives, but the technology, implants, and surgical techniques continue to evolve rapidly. In Episode #22 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Michael Kheir, orthopedic surgeon, Director of …
Episode 21: Dr. Grayson Connors on Robotic Knee Replacement, Anterior Hip Surgery, and the Future of Joint Replacement
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 …
The Future of Joint Replacement: AI, Robotics, Wearables, and Digital Twins with Stefano Bini, MD
Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere right now. Patients are using AI to research their symptoms before appointments, healthcare systems are deploying AI tools behind the scenes, and surgeons are increasingly hearing about how technology may change the future of medicine. But what does that actually mean for patients considering …
Why Can’t We Just Replace the Cartilage? Understanding Why Joint Replacement Is Sometimes Necessary
Most patients who are told they need a hip or knee replacement ask some version of the same question: “If arthritis means the cartilage is worn out, why can’t you just replace the cartilage?” It’s a logical question. If the problem is damaged cartilage, shouldn’t the solution be new cartilage? …
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 …