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The Joint Replacement Podcast

by Matthew Sloan, MD

Hosted by orthopedic surgeon Matthew Sloan, MD, Director of Robotics in Orthopedic Surgery at Emerson Health in Concord, Massachusetts, this podcast helps patients understand hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Sloan interviews leading joint replacement surgeons about robotic surgery, implant technology, recovery, and how to choose the right surgeon. Clear, expert guidance for anyone considering joint replacement or looking to stay active and pain-free.

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  1. #62 - Is Anterior Hip Replacement Really Better? Charles Lawrie, MD

    Is anterior hip replacement really better than posterior hip replacement? Does robotic surgery make a meaningful difference? And why aren't more patients receiving partial knee replacements? Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes Dr. Charles Lawrie, fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement surgeon at...

  2. #61 - What Do Celebrities Know About Joint Replacement That You Don't? Jason Snibbe, MD

    When celebrities and professional athletes need joint replacement surgery, what do they look for in a surgeon? Is it advanced technology, surgical experience, personalized attention, or the recovery process? Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes Beverly Hills orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Snibbe, who has...

  3. #60 - What Should You Eat Before Joint Replacement Surgery? Sagar Desai, MD

    Could better nutrition before surgery mean a smoother recovery afterward? In Episode 60 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes Dr. Sagar Desai, a Toronto-based orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle reconstruction and founder of Proven Therapeutics. Together, they...

  4. #59 - Can One Surgeon Design a Better Hip Replacement? H. Kurtis Biggs, DO

    Can an orthopedic surgeon design a better hip replacement implant than the major medical device companies? Dr. Kurtis Biggs decided to find out. In Episode 59, Dr. Matthew Sloan interviews Dr. Biggs, a fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon from Naples, Florida, who developed his own…

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  5. #58 - Are Health Insurance Companies Profiting by Denying Your Care? Bryan Khoo

    Are health insurance companies making money by denying patients the medical care they need? Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes Bryan Khoo, a Stanford graduate and incoming medical student at Washington University whose investigations into healthcare economics and insurance company practices have…

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  6. #57 - How Do You Know If Your Joint Replacement Surgeon Is Any Good?

    How can you tell whether a hip or knee replacement surgeon is actually good? Dr. Matthew Sloan breaks down the five things patients should look for before choosing a joint replacement surgeon, including surgical volume, board certification, fellowship training, complication rates, revision rates,...

  7. #56 - What Does a Professional Violinist Know About Orthopedic Surgery? Will Kang, MD

    Dr. Will Kang took an unusual path to orthopedic surgery. Before becoming a physician, he was a classically trained violinist who earned a master’s degree in violin performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music and worked professionally as a musician. After years of intense practice and a...

  8. #55 - How Do You Know When It’s Really Time for Joint Replacement? Randall Schultz, MD

    How do you know when it’s really time for a hip or knee replacement? Dr. Matthew Sloan is joined by Dr. Randall Schultz, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Texas Orthopedics and creator of The Surgeon Unmasked. After more than three decades in orthopedic surgery and thousands of joint...

  9. #54 - Can You Prevent Arthritis & Joint Replacement? Jocelyn Wittstein, MD

    What happens to a joint decades before someone needs a replacement—and can we change that trajectory? Duke orthopedic sports medicine surgeon Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein joins Dr. Matthew Sloan to discuss ACL injuries, post-traumatic arthritis, menopause, osteoporosis, cartilage health, and strategies...

  10. #53 - Are Robotics the Future of Joint Replacement? Prof. Fares Haddad

    Professor Fares Haddad joins The Joint Replacement Podcast to discuss how technology, robotics, and increasingly personalized surgical planning are changing hip and knee replacement. We explore his career across arthroplasty, complex revision surgery, elite sports, research, and editorial...

  11. #52 - Am I Too Young for Joint Replacement?

    “You’re too young for a joint replacement. Come back when you’re 60.” Is that still good advice? In this episode, Dr. Matthew Sloan breaks down how surgeons approach hip and knee replacement in younger patients and why chronological age is only one part of the decision. We discuss why joint...

  12. #51 - Is Medical Clearance Before Joint Replacement Necessary? Tyler Thurman, DO

    What does it really mean when your surgeon says you need “medical clearance” before a hip or knee replacement? Hospitalist and internal medicine physician Tyler Thurman, DO (@hospitaldoctort), joins The Joint Replacement Podcast to explain why physicians often prefer the term risk...

  13. #50 - Season One Finale — What We Learned About Joint Replacement

    Fifty episodes. One season. A lot of questions about how we can make joint replacement better. In this special Season One finale, Dr. Matthew Sloan looks back at the conversations, debates, patient stories, and ideas that shaped the first 49 episodes of The Joint Replacement Podcast. Hear…

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  14. #49 - How do you build an academic career? Andrew Schneider, MD

    Dr. Andrew Schneider joins The Joint Replacement Podcast to discuss what it is really like to build a career as a young academic arthroplasty surgeon. We talk about why he chose academics, transitioning from fellowship to attending life, building a referral base, balancing clinical volume with...

  15. #48 - What is Knee Replacement Recovery Really Like? Diana Braun

    What does knee replacement recovery really feel like? Diana Braun knows firsthand. After delaying surgery for nearly a decade, she ultimately underwent simultaneous bilateral total knee replacement. That experience eventually led her to co-found The Knee Zone and co-author Knee Replacement…

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  16. #47 - How Do You Match Into Adult Reconstruction Fellowship? Bill Hamilton, MD

    What does it really take to match into an adult reconstruction fellowship? In Episode #47, Dr. Bill Hamilton of the Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic joins me for a practical guide for orthopedic residents preparing for fellowship. We discuss when to start preparing, what fellowship directors actually...

  17. #46 - Is Medicare Cutting Payments 20 Percent? Max Courtney, MD

    Maxwell Courtney, MD joins Episode 46 of The Joint Replacement Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about arthroplasty, research, health policy, and one of the biggest challenges currently facing joint replacement surgeons. Dr. Courtney is Division Chief of Adult Reconstruction at Rothman...

  18. #45 - How Can We Treat Joint Replacement Infection Better? Jesse Otero, MD, PhD

    Dr. Jesse Otero, MD, PhD joins The Joint Replacement Podcast for a deep conversation about complex joint replacement, periprosthetic joint infection, research, and building a career around the patients other surgeons often find most challenging. Jesse shares the unconventional strategy he used to...

  19. #44 - Can Ultrasound Treat Arthritis Without Injections? George Lewis, PhD

    Disclosure: Dr. Matthew Sloan serves as a paid physician consultant and key opinion leader for ZetrOZ Systems, manufacturer of SAM ultrasound technology. Can sound waves actually help treat arthritis? Dr. Matthew Sloan is joined by George Lewis, PhD, CEO of ZetrOZ Systems, to discuss Sustained...

  20. #43 - What Happens When Trauma Meets Joint Replacement? Dr. Alon Antebi

    What happens when orthopedic trauma and joint replacement intersect? Dr. Matthew Sloan is joined by Dr. Alon Antebi, a fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeon whose practice spans complex fractures, pelvic and acetabular trauma, primary and revision joint replacement, and outpatient surgery....

  21. #42 - What Does a Surgical Tech Actually Do? Alyssa Ellis

    What does a surgical technologist actually do during surgery, and how much does the team behind the surgeon affect what happens in the operating room? In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan sits down with Alyssa Ellis, CST, CSFA, creator of Beyond Assisting, for a...

  22. #41 - RACER Knee: Does Robotic Knee Replacement Actually Improve Outcomes? Andy Metcalfe & Ed Davis

    The RACER Knee Trial is one of the most important randomized evaluations of robotic-assisted total knee replacement to date. The headline finding is provocative: robotic-assisted surgery was more precise, but patients did not report better outcomes at 12 months compared with conventional total…

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  23. #40 - What is Traumaplasty? Elizabeth Gausden, MD

    Elizabeth Gausden, MD, joins The Joint Replacement Podcast to discuss one of the most challenging areas in orthopedic surgery: what happens when trauma and joint replacement intersect. Dr. Gausden is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery specializing in primary and revision hip…

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  24. #39 - What Happens in the First Month After Knee Replacement?

    What really happens after you leave the hospital following a knee replacement? In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I walk through the first month of recovery week by week—including the physical challenges and the psychological transition that patients may not expect. We cover: •…

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  25. #38 - What is Full Spectrum Hip & Knee Surgery? Atul Kamath, MD

    What happens when a surgeon can offer both joint preservation and joint replacement? Dr. Atul Kamath joins The Joint Replacement Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about how modern hip and knee care has evolved—from anterior hip replacement and robotic surgery to hip arthroscopy, osteotomy,...

  26. #37 - What's Wrong with Fee-For-Service? Kevin Bozic, MD, MBA

    What does better joint replacement care actually look like—and should success be measured by the surgery itself or by the health outcomes that matter most to the patient? In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan speaks with Kevin Bozic, MD, MBA, Chair of the Department…

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  27. #36 - What Happens When the Surgeon Becomes the Patient? Farzin Kabaei, MD

    What changes when a joint replacement surgeon experiences knee replacement from the other side of the operating table? Dr. Farzin Kabaei is a Los Angeles orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, complex reconstruction, and orthopedic trauma. But his perspective on joint...

  28. #35 - Is Kinematic Alignment Better? Stephen Howell, MD

    Dr. Stephen Howell is one of the pioneers of kinematic alignment in total knee replacement. In this episode, we explore his journey from ACL reconstruction research to developing one of the most influential alignment philosophies in modern arthroplasty. We discuss the biomechanics of the native...

  29. #34 - Is it Time for the Return of Hip Resurfacing? Prof. Justin Cobb

    In Episode #34 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I welcome Professor Justin Cobb from Imperial College London, one of the world's leading orthopedic innovators and pioneers in hip resurfacing and implant development. Throughout our conversation, Professor Cobb shares how engineering…

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  30. #33 - When is it Time for Joint Replacement? Ran Schwarzkopf, MD

    In Episode #33, Dr. Matthew Sloan sits down with Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf of NYU Langone Health to discuss the evolution of modern hip and knee replacement. From robotic-assisted surgery and artificial intelligence to implant longevity, revision surgery, recovery, and choosing the right surgeon, Dr....

  31. #32 - Can We Engineer the Future of Joint Replacement? Jeremy Gililland, MD

    Dr. Jeremy Gililland is Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief of Adult Reconstruction at the University of Utah. With a unique background in mechanical engineering before medicine, he brings an engineer's mindset to some of the most complex problems in hip and knee replacement surgery. In…

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  32. #31 - Is There a Future for Private Practice? Blake Peterson, MD

    Dr. Blake Peterson joins The Joint Replacement Podcast for an in-depth conversation on modern hip and knee replacement, building a successful private practice, and where orthopedic surgery is headed next. We discuss surgical mentorship, managing complications, robotics, functional alignment,...

  33. #30 - Is Opioid-Free Joint Replacement Recovery Possible? Andrew Wickline, MD

    Can patients undergo hip or knee replacement without needing opioids afterward? In Episode #30, Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes fellowship-trained adult reconstruction surgeon Dr. Andrew Wickline to discuss how modern recovery protocols are changing one of the biggest challenges in orthopedic surgery:...

  34. #29 - Is Same-Day Joint Replacement Safe? Eric Cohen, MD

    Dr. Eric Cohen, adult reconstruction surgeon at Brown University Health and Assistant Professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, joins The Joint Replacement Podcast for an in-depth discussion on how modern joint replacement continues to evolve. We discuss: The rise of...

  35. #28 - What Happens When a Joint Replacement Fails? H. John Cooper, MD

    Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes Dr. H. John Cooper, adult reconstruction and revision joint replacement surgeon at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, for an in-depth conversation on the present and future of hip and knee replacement. Dr. Cooper discusses his journey from biomedical engineering...

  36. #27 - How Did Anesthesia Change Joint Replacement Recovery?

    Why are so many patients walking just hours after hip or knee replacement surgery? The answer isn't simply better implants or robotic technology—it's the dramatic evolution of modern anesthesia and perioperative medicine. In Episode 27, Dr. Matthew Sloan explores how multimodal pain management,...

  37. #26 - What Defines Success After Joint Replacement? Wayne Moschetti, MD

    What makes a hip or knee replacement truly successful? In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan sits down with Dr. Wayne Moschetti of Dartmouth Health to explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—topics in modern orthopedic surgery: patient-reported outcome...

  38. #25 - How Do We Build the Future of Orthopedic Care? Michael Meneghini, MD

    Dr. Michael Meneghini joins The Joint Replacement Podcast for an in-depth discussion on the future of hip and knee replacement surgery. As founder and CEO of the Indiana Orthopedic Institute and former president of AAHKS, Dr. Meneghini shares his insights on outpatient joint replacement, implant...

  39. Bonus - Is Partial Hip Replacement Like Partial Knee Replacement?

    Many patients have heard of partial knee replacements and wonder if a partial hip replacement is an option for arthritis as well. In this episode clip, Dr. Grayson Connors discusses one of the most common misconceptions in hip surgery: the difference between a partial hip replacement and a total...

  40. #24 - What Questions Should Joint Replacement Patients Ask? Blair Ashley, MD

    In Episode 24 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan is joined by fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon Dr. Blair Ashley for an in-depth discussion on modern hip and knee replacement surgery. They explore when patients should consider surgery, how long implants last, the role…

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  41. #23 - What are the First 48 Hours Like After Hip Replacement?

    The first 48 hours after hip replacement can set the tone for the entire recovery. In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan explains what patients should focus on during the first two days after surgery, including early standing, safe movement, ankle pumps, pain…

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  42. #22 - How Can Research Shape the Future of Joint Replacement? Michael Kheir, MD

    In Episode 21, Dr. Matthew Sloan interviews Dr. Michael Kheir, orthopedic surgeon, Director of Research, and Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan. Dr. Kheir discusses the innovations transforming modern hip and knee replacement, including robotic-assisted surgery, advanced implant...

  43. #21 - Can Jiffy Knee and Robotics Help Us Recover Faster? Grayson Connors, DO

    Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes Grayson Connors to Episode 21 of The Joint Replacement Podcast. Dr. Connors discusses robotic-assisted knee replacement, anterior hip replacement, outpatient joint replacement surgery, modern recovery protocols, and how AI is beginning to influence orthopedic care. The...

  44. #20 - What Role Does Tech Player in Joint Replacement? Stefano Bini, MD

    What happens when artificial intelligence, robotics, wearable sensors, and digital twins converge in orthopedic surgery? In Episode 20 of The Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes Dr. Stefano Bini, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at UCSF, founder of DOCSF, and one of the leading...

  45. #19 - Why Can't We Just Replace Cartilage?

    Many patients ask the same question: "If arthritis means cartilage is worn out, why can't you just replace the cartilage instead of replacing the entire joint?" In this episode, Dr. Matthew Sloan breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions about arthritis and explains why advanced hip and knee...

  46. #18 - How is America's Top Orthopedic Hospital Innovating? Michael Ast, MD

    Dr. Matthew Sloan welcomes Dr. Michael Ast, Insall Chair of the Knee Service and Innovation Officer at Hospital for Special Surgery, for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of joint replacement surgery. Together they explore how robotics, artificial intelligence, outpatient surgery, implant...

  47. #17 - How Can We Treat Painful Knee Replacements Better? Yudi Kerbel, MD

    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...

  48. #16 - How Do You Lead the World's Most Influential Hip & Knee Association? Antonia Chen, MD, MBA

    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…

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  49. #15 - Simultaneous Vs. Staged Joint Replacement: Which Approach Is Safer?

    Should you replace both knees or hips at the same time, or stage the surgeries separately? In Episode 15 of the Joint Replacement Podcast, Dr. Matthew Sloan breaks down the real clinical pros and cons of simultaneous bilateral joint replacement versus staged procedures. We discuss the physiologic...

  50. #14 - Is Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement Better? Paul Jacob, DO

    n this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I’m joined by fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon Dr. Paul Jacob, founder of the Oklahoma Joint Reconstruction and Research Institute. We discuss robotic-assisted joint replacement, outpatient surgery, patient optimization, recovery...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hosted by orthopedic surgeon Matthew Sloan, MD, Director of Robotics in Orthopedic Surgery at Emerson Health in Concord, Massachusetts, this podcast helps patients understand hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Sloan interviews leading joint replacement surgeons about robotic surgery, implant technology, recovery, and how to choose the right surgeon. Clear, expert guidance for anyone considering joint replacement or looking to stay active and pain-free.

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