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#8 - What are the Top Controversies Among Surgeons in Knee Replacement?
You might think knee replacement is standardized—but it’s not.
In this episode, I break down the 10 biggest controversies in knee replacement and what they actually mean for you as a patient. These are real debates that surgeons have all the time—and in many cases, there’s more than one “right” answer.
We cover:
Alignment: Mechanical vs kinematic—should every knee be perfectly straight?
Surgical approach: Standard vs minimally invasive—does smaller mean better?
Patellar resurfacing: Should the kneecap be replaced?
Cemented vs cementless implants: How implants attach to bone
Robotics: Does it…
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