Leadership, Infection Prevention & the Future of Joint Replacement | Dr. Antonia Chen

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan sits down with one of the most influential leaders in modern joint replacement surgery, Antonia Chen. Dr. Chen is the current president of American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and Chair and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. They discuss:The future of hip and knee replacementPeriprosthetic joint infection prevention and treatmentRobotic vs manual joint replacementCementless knee replacementsSame-day discharge and outpatient joint replacementBurnout and surgeon wellbeingHow patients should choose the right joint replacement surgeonRecovery timelines, sports, and long-term implant longevityThe future of biologics and arthritis preventionDr. Chen also shares her journey into orthopedics, her passion for research and mentorship, and her vision for the future of arthroplasty.This is an insightful conversation for patients, surgeons, trainees, and anyone interested in the evolving world of orthopedic surgery.