Can your MRI be trusted?

Is knee or joint pain holding you back? Before you schedule an MRI or book a surgery, watch this. In this episode, top orthopedic surgeon @HowardLuksMD reveals the truth about aging joints, physical therapy, and why so many common surgeries are completely unnecessary. Plus, we dive into how AI is changing medicine and how you can use smart lifestyle shifts to stay active, mobile, and strong well into your 40s, 50s, and beyond. Let me know what you think. Subscribe. 01:36 - Approaching Surgery & Managing Patient Fears. Why surgery is rarely the starting option and how MRIs often reveal non-causal issues that generate unnecessary fear. 06:54 - The Role of AI in Modern Medicine. How artificial intelligence can assist with pattern recognition and complex queries, along with its limitations in clinical decisions. 18:01 - Debunking Longevity Trends & Fitness Over 40. Why heavy lifting, real movement, and social connections outperform quick-fix supplements, and how to adjust training rules as you age. • Follow Dr. Howard Luks: https://www.howardluksmd.com/ -- https://howardluksmd.substack.com/ • Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@aconversationwithcarl #podcast #MRI #Doctor #Medical #longevity #aging #fitness This is not a medical podcast. The host, Carl Leibowitz, is not a medical doctor. We conduct conversations with people who are top professionals in their fields and although Dr. Luks is a medical doctor and a top professional in his field, the views expressed are his own opinion. A Conversation with Carl or Giant Apple Media, LLC does not endorse a specific type of treatment or testing timeline for any medical condition. You should always consult your own doctor(s) before making medical decisions about your own or someone's else's health.