Dr. Yudi Kerbel — Social Media, Partial Knees, PNS & the Future of Joint Replacement

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 influential orthopedic educators on social media today.Dr. Kerbel shares how he built a platform that reaches millions of patients worldwide, why patient education is more important than ever, and how social media is transforming the relationship between surgeons and patients.The conversation dives deep into some of the most important topics in modern joint replacement, including:• When it's time to move from conservative treatment to joint replacement• How long modern hip and knee replacements really last• The "Less Swelling, Less Pain" recovery approach• Outpatient joint replacement and patient selection• Partial knee replacement versus total knee replacement• Why Dr. Kerbel believes many patients are excellent candidates for partial knees• Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) for painful knee replacements• Robotics, personalized alignment, and emerging technologies• Infection prevention and patient optimization• The emotional realities of being a joint replacement surgeon• The future of orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal careDr. Kerbel also shares his vision for helping patients avoid unnecessary surgery whenever possible and explains why he believes technologies like Peripheral Nerve Stimulation may dramatically change how orthopedic surgeons treat chronic knee pain in the future.Whether you're considering a hip replacement, knee replacement, partial knee replacement, or simply want a behind-the-scenes look at modern orthopedic surgery, this episode is packed with valuable insights for patients and surgeons alike.The Joint Replacement PodcastHosted by Matthew Sloan, MDHelping patients understand hip and knee replacement and the surgeons who perform it.