Dr. Paul Jacob on Robotics, Recovery, Outpatient Joint Replacement & the Future of Arthroplasty

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 Reconstruction and Research Institute.We discuss robotic-assisted joint replacement, outpatient surgery, patient optimization, recovery expectations, implant selection, partial vs total knee replacement, anterior vs posterior hip replacement, pain management, and the future of hip and knee arthroplasty.Dr. Jacob also shares his unique perspective from starting his career as a physical therapist before becoming an orthopedic surgeon, and explains how that background shaped his philosophy on rehabilitation, patient education, and surgical outcomes.Topics include:How to know when it’s time for joint replacementWhat separates good surgeons from great surgeonsCemented vs cementless knee replacementRobotics vs manual surgeryOutpatient and same-day joint replacementManaging recovery with fewer narcoticsPatella resurfacing controversiesChoosing the right surgeonThe future of revision surgery and implant technologyA great conversation for patients considering joint replacement and surgeons interested in where the field is headed.