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#7 - When Is the Right Time for Joint Replacement?
Most people wait too long to get a joint replacement—and sometimes, they do it too early.
So how do you actually know when it’s the right time?
In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I break down how I think about timing as a joint replacement surgeon and what I tell my own patients in clinic every day.
The truth is, there’s no perfect age and no perfect X-ray that tells you when it’s time for surgery. Instead, the decision comes down to a few key factors that can dramatically impact your outcome.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why X-rays don’t tell the whole story
• The 3 key…
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