The Joint Replacement Podcast

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 to orthopedic surgery, managing complex revision cases, robotic-assisted knee replacement, anterior h...

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, spinal anesthesia, targeted nerve blocks, opioid minimization, and coordinated recovery protocol...

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 measures (PROMs). Dr. Moschetti discusses how orthopedic surgeons are moving beyond implant survivors...

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 innovation, robotics, value-based care, and building one of the country's most successful verticall...

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 hip replacement. We cover: • What a partial hip replacement (hemiarthroplasty) actually replaces • Why...

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 of injections and biologic treatments, realistic recovery expectations, returning to sports, and how pa...

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 control, and protecting the incision. You’ll learn why same-day mobilization matters, how ankle pumps help ci...

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 designs, cemented versus cementless fixation, and strategies for improving patient outcomes through educ...

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 conversation covers: Robotic vs manual knee replacement VELYS robotics and precision surgery The Jiffy...

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 voices in digital orthopedics. Together they explore how AI is already transforming healthcare operatio...

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 arthritis is much more than a cartilage problem. You'll learn why cartilage has such...

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 technology, and modern recovery protocols are transforming the patient experience. Dr. Ast shares his p...

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 worldwide, why patient education is more important than ever, and how social media is transforming the rel...

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 replacement Periprosthetic joint infection...

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 stress of operating on both joints at once, differences in recovery and rehabilitation, complication r...

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 expectations, implant selection, partial vs total knee replacement, anterior vs posterior hip replacement, p...

After hip replacement surgery, many patients feel like one leg is longer than the other. Is it normal? Did something go wrong? In this episode, we break down the real reasons this happens, including the difference between functional and true structural leg length discrepancy, why surgeons prioritize stability, and how muscle weakness, pelvic tilt, and soft tissue tension affect recovery. We also d...

Is hip replacement really a standardized surgery? Not even close. In Episode 12, orthopedic surgeon Matthew Sloan, MD breaks down the biggest controversies in modern hip replacement surgery — from anterior vs posterior approach and robotics to cemented vs cementless implants, dual mobility, same-day discharge, hip precautions, and the evolving understanding of hip-spine syndrome. This episode expl...

Could the material inside a hip or knee replacement quietly trigger your immune system for years? In this episode, Dr. Matthew Sloan breaks down the real science behind metal sensitivity and joint replacement implants — separating evidence from fear and marketing hype. You’ll learn: • What hip and knee implants are actually made of • Why cobalt chrome, titanium, ceramic, and polyethylene are used...

Most patients worry about the wrong complications after knee replacement—and the ones that actually matter are often not what people expect. In this episode, I break down the 10 most common complications after knee replacement , what’s normal during recovery , what’s not , and the warning signs you need to pay attention to . This is the same framework I use with my patients every day to help them...

Most people think joint replacement is straightforward—fix the problem and move on. But the reality is far more nuanced. In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast , I’m joined by Dr. Ahmed Siddiqi, an orthopedic surgeon known for his patient-centered approach and expertise in modern hip and knee replacement. We dive into how great surgeons think beyond the X-ray—focusing on timing, patient...

You might think knee replacement is standardized—but it’s not. In this episode, I break down the 10 biggest controversies in knee replacement and what they actually mean for you as a patient. These are real debates that surgeons have all the time—and in many cases, there’s more than one “right” answer. We cover: Alignment: Mechanical vs kinematic—should every knee be perfectly straight? Surgical a...

Most people wait too long to get a joint replacement—and sometimes, they do it too early. So how do you actually know when it’s the right time? In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I break down how I think about timing as a joint replacement surgeon and what I tell my own patients in clinic every day. The truth is, there’s no perfect age and no perfect X-ray that tells you when it’s t...

In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast , I’m joined by Keith Connolly, MD , a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement in Marquette, Michigan. We cover a wide range of topics that matter most to patients considering joint replacement—from how to know when it’s time for surgery to what truly separates a good surgeon from a great one. Dr. Connolly shar...

Partial knee replacement is one of the most effective—and most misunderstood—procedures in orthopedics. In this episode of the Joint Replacement Podcast, Matthew Sloan takes a deep dive into what partial knee replacement actually is, who it’s for, and why getting it right matters so much. Many patients ask: “Can I just replace the bad part of my knee?” The answer is: sometimes—but only if you’re t...