Episode 32: New Knee, New Life! An Orthopaedic Surgeon's Insight on Preparing For, Recovering From, & Thriving After Total Knee Joint Replacement

In this episode, we team up with Melbourne Orthopaedic Surgeon Vishal Pai to explore the entire knee replacement journey — from the very beginnings of considering a knee replacement, right through to your end stage rehabilitation and optimal outcomes. You’ll learn: - how important your scans are in determining your need for a joint replacement - what a knee replacement actually is, and how the surgery happens - robotic vs non robotic procedures - risks of knee replacement surgery and how to reduce them - how to prepare adequately for your operation - the crucial role of rehab in achieving a strong, pain-free knee. - whether you can run, golf and snow ski afterwards - age considerations and how long knee replacements last for ... and a whole lot more! Take a listen to the detailed descriptions that Mr Pai gives - honest and up to date advice that all prospective knee replacement patients should know before embarking on this life changing journey!  This is the ultimate guide for anyone considering or recovering from total knee replacement surgery.