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The Joint Replacement Podcast
Hosted by orthopedic surgeon Matthew Sloan, MD, Director of Robotics in Orthopedic Surgery at Emerson Health in Concord, Massachusetts, this podcast helps patients understand hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Sloan interviews leading joint replacement surgeons about robotic surgery, implant technology, recovery, and how to choose the right surgeon. Clear, expert guidance for anyone considering joint replacement or looking to stay active and pain-free.
Episodes
The Joint Replacement Podcast#68 - Is Robotic Joint Replacement Really Better? Kevin Lawson, MD
Is robotic joint replacement really better? And does the anterior approach to hip replacement actually make recovery easier? In Episode #68, Dr. Matthew Sloan…
The Joint Replacement Podcast#67 - Is My Hip or Knee Replacement Failing? 7 Warning Signs vs. Normal Healing
Your new knee clicks when you walk. Your hip feels sore after a longer-than-usual day. Your joint is still swollen months after surgery. Is this normal…
The Joint Replacement Podcast#66 - When Is It Time for Hip or Knee Replacement? Craig Della Valle, MD
Can you wait too long for a hip or knee replacement? Does surgical approach really matter? And how do you choose the right surgeon? In Episode 66 of The Joint…
The Joint Replacement Podcast#65 - When Does a Hip Replacement Feel Normal Again?
When does an artificial hip finally start feeling like your own? Most surgeons measure hip replacement success through pain relief, implant positioning, and…
The Joint Replacement Podcast#64 - Can We END Knee Replacements by 2043? Marc Pietropaoli, MD
Can we repair an arthritic knee instead of replacing it? Dr. Marc Pietropaoli, orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, regenerative medicine advocate, and author…
The Joint Replacement Podcast#63 - Why Can't I Sleep After Hip or Knee Replacement? 7 Tips From a Surgeon
Your hip or knee replacement went perfectly. Your X-rays look great. You're making progress in physical therapy. So why are you still staring at the ceiling at…
The Joint Replacement Podcast#62 - Is Anterior Hip Replacement Really Better? Charles Lawrie, MD
Is anterior hip replacement really better than posterior hip replacement? Does robotic surgery make a meaningful difference? And why aren't more patients…
The Joint Replacement Podcast#61 - What Do Celebrities Know About Joint Replacement That You Don't? Jason Snibbe, MD
When celebrities and professional athletes need joint replacement surgery, what do they look for in a surgeon? Is it advanced technology, surgical experience…
The Joint Replacement Podcast#60 - What Should You Eat Before Joint Replacement Surgery? Sagar Desai, MD
Could better nutrition before surgery mean a smoother recovery afterward? In Episode 60 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes Dr. Sagar…
The Joint Replacement Podcast#59 - Can One Surgeon Design a Better Hip Replacement? H. Kurtis Biggs, DO
Can an orthopedic surgeon design a better hip replacement implant than the major medical device companies? Dr. Kurtis Biggs decided to find out. In Episode 59…
The Joint Replacement Podcast#58 - Are Health Insurance Companies Profiting by Denying Your Care? Bryan Khoo
Are health insurance companies making money by denying patients the medical care they need? Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes Bryan Khoo, a Stanford graduate and…
The Joint Replacement Podcast#57 - How Do You Know If Your Joint Replacement Surgeon Is Any Good?
How can you tell whether a hip or knee replacement surgeon is actually good? Dr. Matthew Sloan breaks down the five things patients should look for before…
The Joint Replacement Podcast#56 - What Does a Professional Violinist Know About Orthopedic Surgery? Will Kang, MD
Dr. Will Kang took an unusual path to orthopedic surgery. Before becoming a physician, he was a classically trained violinist who earned a master’s degree in…
The Joint Replacement Podcast#55 - How Do You Know When It’s Really Time for Joint Replacement? Randall Schultz, MD
How do you know when it’s really time for a hip or knee replacement? Dr. Matthew Sloan is joined by Dr. Randall Schultz, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon…
The Joint Replacement Podcast#54 - Can You Prevent Arthritis & Joint Replacement? Jocelyn Wittstein, MD
What happens to a joint decades before someone needs a replacement—and can we change that trajectory? Duke orthopedic sports medicine surgeon Dr. Jocelyn…
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#53 - Are Robotics the Future of Joint Replacement? Prof. Fares Haddad
Professor Fares Haddad joins The Joint Replacement Podcast to discuss how technology, robotics, and increasingly personalized surgical planning are changing…
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#52 - Am I Too Young for Joint Replacement?
“You’re too young for a joint replacement. Come back when you’re 60.” Is that still good advice? In this episode, Dr. Matthew Sloan breaks down how surgeons…
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#51 - Is Medical Clearance Before Joint Replacement Necessary? Tyler Thurman, DO
What does it really mean when your surgeon says you need “medical clearance” before a hip or knee replacement? Hospitalist and internal medicine physician…
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#50 - Season One Finale — What We Learned About Joint Replacement
Fifty episodes. One season. A lot of questions about how we can make joint replacement better. In this special Season One finale, Dr. Matthew Sloan looks back…
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#49 - How do you build an academic career? Andrew Schneider, MD
Dr. Andrew Schneider joins The Joint Replacement Podcast to discuss what it is really like to build a career as a young academic arthroplasty surgeon. We talk…
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#48 - What is Knee Replacement Recovery Really Like? Diana Braun
What does knee replacement recovery really feel like? Diana Braun knows firsthand. After delaying surgery for nearly a decade, she ultimately underwent…
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#47 - How Do You Match Into Adult Reconstruction Fellowship? Bill Hamilton, MD
What does it really take to match into an adult reconstruction fellowship? In Episode #47, Dr. Bill Hamilton of the Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic joins me for a…
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#46 - Is Medicare Cutting Payments 20 Percent? Max Courtney, MD
Maxwell Courtney, MD joins Episode 46 of The Joint Replacement Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about arthroplasty, research, health policy, and one of…
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#45 - How Can We Treat Joint Replacement Infection Better? Jesse Otero, MD, PhD
Dr. Jesse Otero, MD, PhD joins The Joint Replacement Podcast for a deep conversation about complex joint replacement, periprosthetic joint infection, research…
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#44 - Can Ultrasound Treat Arthritis Without Injections? George Lewis, PhD
Disclosure: Dr. Matthew Sloan serves as a paid physician consultant and key opinion leader for ZetrOZ Systems, manufacturer of SAM ultrasound technology. Can…
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#43 - What Happens When Trauma Meets Joint Replacement? Dr. Alon Antebi
What happens when orthopedic trauma and joint replacement intersect? Dr. Matthew Sloan is joined by Dr. Alon Antebi, a fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma…
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#42 - What Does a Surgical Tech Actually Do? Alyssa Ellis
What does a surgical technologist actually do during surgery, and how much does the team behind the surgeon affect what happens in the operating room? In this…
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#41 - RACER Knee: Does Robotic Knee Replacement Actually Improve Outcomes? Andy Metcalfe & Ed Davis
The RACER Knee Trial is one of the most important randomized evaluations of robotic-assisted total knee replacement to date. The headline finding is…
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#40 - What is Traumaplasty? Elizabeth Gausden, MD
Elizabeth Gausden, MD, joins The Joint Replacement Podcast to discuss one of the most challenging areas in orthopedic surgery: what happens when trauma and…
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#39 - What Happens in the First Month After Knee Replacement?
What really happens after you leave the hospital following a knee replacement? In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I walk through the first month…
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#38 - What is Full Spectrum Hip & Knee Surgery? Atul Kamath, MD
What happens when a surgeon can offer both joint preservation and joint replacement? Dr. Atul Kamath joins The Joint Replacement Podcast for a wide-ranging…
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#37 - What's Wrong with Fee-For-Service? Kevin Bozic, MD, MBA
What does better joint replacement care actually look like—and should success be measured by the surgery itself or by the health outcomes that matter most to…
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#36 - What Happens When the Surgeon Becomes the Patient? Farzin Kabaei, MD
What changes when a joint replacement surgeon experiences knee replacement from the other side of the operating table? Dr. Farzin Kabaei is a Los Angeles…
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#35 - Is Kinematic Alignment Better? Stephen Howell, MD
Dr. Stephen Howell is one of the pioneers of kinematic alignment in total knee replacement. In this episode, we explore his journey from ACL reconstruction…
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#34 - Is it Time for the Return of Hip Resurfacing? Prof. Justin Cobb
In Episode #34 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I welcome Professor Justin Cobb from Imperial College London, one of the world's leading orthopedic innovators…
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#33 - When is it Time for Joint Replacement? Ran Schwarzkopf, MD
In Episode #33, Dr. Matthew Sloan sits down with Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf of NYU Langone Health to discuss the evolution of modern hip and knee replacement. From…
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#32 - Can We Engineer the Future of Joint Replacement? Jeremy Gililland, MD
Dr. Jeremy Gililland is Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief of Adult Reconstruction at the University of Utah. With a unique background in mechanical…
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#31 - Is There a Future for Private Practice? Blake Peterson, MD
Dr. Blake Peterson joins The Joint Replacement Podcast for an in-depth conversation on modern hip and knee replacement, building a successful private practice…
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#30 - Is Opioid-Free Joint Replacement Recovery Possible? Andrew Wickline, MD
Can patients undergo hip or knee replacement without needing opioids afterward? In Episode #30, Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes fellowship-trained adult…
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#29 - Is Same-Day Joint Replacement Safe? Eric Cohen, MD
Dr. Eric Cohen, adult reconstruction surgeon at Brown University Health and Assistant Professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, joins…
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#28 - What Happens When a Joint Replacement Fails? H. John Cooper, MD
Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes Dr. H. John Cooper, adult reconstruction and revision joint replacement surgeon at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, for an…
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#27 - How Did Anesthesia Change Joint Replacement Recovery?
Why are so many patients walking just hours after hip or knee replacement surgery? The answer isn't simply better implants or robotic technology—it's the…
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#26 - What Defines Success After Joint Replacement? Wayne Moschetti, MD
What makes a hip or knee replacement truly successful? In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan sits down with Dr. Wayne Moschetti…
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#25 - How Do We Build the Future of Orthopedic Care? Michael Meneghini, MD
Dr. Michael Meneghini joins The Joint Replacement Podcast for an in-depth discussion on the future of hip and knee replacement surgery. As founder and CEO of…
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Bonus - Is Partial Hip Replacement Like Partial Knee Replacement?
Many patients have heard of partial knee replacements and wonder if a partial hip replacement is an option for arthritis as well. In this episode clip, Dr…
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#24 - What Questions Should Joint Replacement Patients Ask? Blair Ashley, MD
In Episode 24 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan is joined by fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon Dr. Blair Ashley for an in-depth…
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#23 - What are the First 48 Hours Like After Hip Replacement?
The first 48 hours after hip replacement can set the tone for the entire recovery. In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan explains…
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#22 - How Can Research Shape the Future of Joint Replacement? Michael Kheir, MD
In Episode 21, Dr. Matthew Sloan interviews Dr. Michael Kheir, orthopedic surgeon, Director of Research, and Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan…
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#21 - Can Jiffy Knee and Robotics Help Us Recover Faster? Grayson Connors, DO
Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes Grayson Connors to Episode 21 of The Joint Replacement Podcast. Dr. Connors discusses robotic-assisted knee replacement, anterior…
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#20 - What Role Does Tech Player in Joint Replacement? Stefano Bini, MD
What happens when artificial intelligence, robotics, wearable sensors, and digital twins converge in orthopedic surgery? In Episode 20 of The Joint Replacement…
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#19 - Why Can't We Just Replace Cartilage?
Many patients ask the same question: "If arthritis means cartilage is worn out, why can't you just replace the cartilage instead of replacing the entire…
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#18 - How is America's Top Orthopedic Hospital Innovating? Michael Ast, MD
Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes Dr. Michael Ast, Insall Chair of the Knee Service and Innovation Officer at Hospital for Special Surgery, for a wide-ranging…
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#17 - How Can We Treat Painful Knee Replacements Better? Yudi Kerbel, MD
In Episode 17 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement surgeon Dr. Yudi Kerbel, one of the most…
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#16 - How Do You Lead the World's Most Influential Hip & Knee Association? Antonia Chen, MD, MBA
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan sits down with one of the most influential leaders in modern joint replacement surgery, Antonia Chen. Dr…
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#15 - Simultaneous Vs. Staged Joint Replacement: Which Approach Is Safer?
Should you replace both knees or hips at the same time, or stage the surgeries separately? In Episode 15 of the Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan…
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#14 - Is Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement Better? Paul Jacob, DO
n this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I’m joined by fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon Dr. Paul Jacob, founder of the Oklahoma Joint…
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#13 - Why Does Your Leg Feel Longer After Hip Replacement?
After hip replacement surgery, many patients feel like one leg is longer than the other. Is it normal? Did something go wrong? In this episode, we break down…
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#12 - What are the Top Hip Replacement Controversies Surgeons Still Debate?
Is hip replacement really a standardized surgery? Not even close. In Episode 12, orthopedic surgeon Matthew Sloan, MD breaks down the biggest controversies in…
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#11 - Is Metal Sensitivity a Real Problem in Joint Replacement?
Could the material inside a hip or knee replacement quietly trigger your immune system for years? In this episode, Dr. Matthew Sloan breaks down the real…
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#10 - What are the Most Common Knee Replacement Complications?
Most patients worry about the wrong complications after knee replacement—and the ones that actually matter are often not what people expect. In this episode, I…