News You Can Use: Special Edition with Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., MD, FACS

The Operation of the Century - Why Total Hip Replacement Keeps Getting Better Interview with Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., MD, FACS who has performed 38,000+ joint replacements. Topics discussed: Why total hip replacement is considered the “operation of the century” (as described in The Lancet); Modern hips use cementless fixation, advanced ceramics, and highly cross-linked polyethylene, dramatically improving durability to 25–30+ years (or more); Complications like infection, fracture, and dislocation are rare (~1%) and aggressively addressed through patient optimization and surgical advances. Timing now depends on symptoms and quality of life, not just X-rays or age. Emerging innovations, including AI-guided robotics and a promising “reverse hip” design, aim to further improve stability and outcomes. Link to sign up to learn more or enter the ongoing Clinical Trial for this new Technology (https://hipinnovationtechnology.com/) To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen