Dr. Michael Kheir on Robotics, Implant Selection, Revision Surgery & the Future of Joint Replacement

In Episode 21, Dr. Matthew Sloan interviews Dr. Michael Kheir, orthopedic surgeon, Director of Research, and Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan.Dr. Kheir discusses the innovations transforming modern hip and knee replacement, including robotic-assisted surgery, advanced implant designs, cemented versus cementless fixation, and strategies for improving patient outcomes through education and expectation management.The conversation also explores some of the most difficult problems in arthroplasty—including prosthetic joint infection, severe bone loss, and complex revision surgery—as well as emerging technologies that may change how surgeons manage these complications in the future.Key topics include:• How long hip and knee replacements last• Triple-tapered collared hip stems• Cemented vs cementless implants• Robotic-assisted hip replacement surgery• Anterior vs posterior hip approaches• Patient education and recovery expectations• Joint replacement infection research• Revision hip and knee replacement surgery• The future of arthroplasty innovationA thoughtful discussion for patients considering joint replacement and surgeons interested in the rapidly evolving field of adult reconstruction.