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EPISODE · Nov 3, 2025 · 13 MIN

The Age-Old Question: What Stage of Life is Best for Joint Replacement Surgery?

from Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health · host Novant Health

Is joint replacement only for seniors, or are younger patients reshaping the conversation? In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hambright explores the “age-old question” of whether age truly determines the right time for knee or hip replacement. We’ll dive into why more people in their 40s and 50s are opting for surgery, the challenges older adults may face and how advancements in technology are changing the game.

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