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A hip and knee specialist, investigating which treatment options can provide the best relief for hip and knee pain.

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Biggest mistake after hip replacement?

Doing too much… or too little

Push too hard → pain & swelling
Do too little → slower recovery
The key = steady progress
Walk. Exercise. Build week by week.

Balance beats extremes
#hipreplacement #orthopedics #rehab #surgeryrecovery

[matthewsloanmd @matthewsloanmd]

Biggest mistake after hip replacement?

Doing too much… or too little.

Push too hard → pain & swelling
Do too little → slower recovery
The key = steady progress
Walk. Exercise. Build week by week.

Balance beats extremes
#hipreplacement #orthopedics #rehab #surgeryrecovery

[matthewsloanmd @matthewsloanmd]

Biggest mistake after hip replacement?

Doing too much… or too little.

Push too hard → pain & swelling
Do too little → slower recovery
The key = steady progress
Walk. Exercise. Build week by week.

Balance beats extremes.
#hipreplacement #orthopedics #rehab #surgeryrecovery

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How soon can you walk after a hip replacement?

Most patients are up the same day
Walker → cane → independent walking over the next few weeks
By ~4–6 weeks, many are walking much more normally

Early movement = better recovery

#hipreplacement #orthopedics #recovery #mobility

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How long does a hip replacement last?

About 90–95% are still working at 20 years.
Many last much longer—and for some patients, a lifetime.
One of the most reliable surgeries we do.

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Can you replace just part of your knee?

Yes—but only if you’re the right candidate.

Partial knee replacement isn’t a “smaller” surgery. It’s a different operation for a specific problem.

#kneereplacement #orthopedics #kneepain

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When is it time for a hip replacement?

It’s not about age—it’s about quality of life.

If pain is limiting your sleep, walking, or daily activities… and nothing else is working, you may be ready.

“I can’t live like this anymore.”

#hipreplacement #orthopedics #hippain

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Does robotics make #hipreplacement better? 🤖🦴

It comes down to precision.

• 3D pre-op planning
• More accurate implant positioning
• Better restoration of leg length & biomechanics

You don’t need robotics—but it can optimize outcomes.

#RoboticSurgery #Orthopedics

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Robotic #kneereplacement is changing more than just precision—it’s changing philosophy.

Instead of forcing the knee to fit the implant, we can now adjust the implant to match the patient’s anatomy.

Better alignment. Better balance.

#orthopedics #roboticsurgery #medtech

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Partial knee replacement is all about precision.

Small errors → big consequences.

Robotics lets us plan in 3D and execute with real-time feedback.

That’s a game changer.

#kneereplacement #orthopedics #medtwitter

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For many patients:
Right hip: driving often returns in 2–4 weeks once off narcotics
8 weeks: early recovery, walking better, building strength and balance
3–6 mos: most patients feel largely recovered
1 year: full recovery benchmark
#HipReplacement #Orthopedics #JointReplacement

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Is robotic joint replacement worth it? 🤖🦴

Short answer: you don’t need it—but it can help.

Robotics adds:
• 3D pre-op planning
• More precise positioning
• Real-time alignment data
Great outcomes still come down to the surgeon.
#hipreplacement #kneereplacement #orthopedics

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Hip replacement works well with or without robotics.

#Robotics helps improve precision—using a 3D plan to guide implant position, leg length, and alignment.

➡️ Not required
➡️ Can improve consistency
Bottom line: It’s a tool. Surgeon experience matters most.

#hipreplacement

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“What surgical approach will you use?”

The anterior approach (front of the hip) may offer:
• Fewer restrictions
• Faster early recovery
• Less muscle disruption

But the most important factor?
👉 Your surgeon’s experience.

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Joshua Rozell, MD | When Is It Time for Joint Replacement? Recovery, Pai... https://t.co/I9Iw9FrUjU via @YouTube

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When is the right time for joint replacement?
It’s not your X-ray… it’s your quality of life.

I sat down with Dr. Joshua Rozell (NYU) to break down:
• Recovery reality
• How long implants last
• Robotics in surgery
🎧 Watch: https://t.co/I9Iw9FrUjU

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What Is a Hip Replacement Made Of? 🤔 https://t.co/v4dAnbCctn via @YouTube
#totalhip #orthopedics #hippain #hipreplacement

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Hip replacement is one of the most successful surgeries in medicine - but patients still have a lot of unanswered questions.

Here are the top 10 I hear every day in clinic 👇
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#JointReplacement #MedTwitter #Orthopedics

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How Do You Know When You Need a Knee Replacement? https://t.co/LmQFKNUt1o via @YouTube

• X-rays confirm advanced arthritis
• The real question: are your symptoms bad enough?
There’s no single “right” time—only what’s right for you.
#kneereplacement #orthopedics #kneepain

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How Long Does Knee Replacement Recovery Take? https://t.co/E3diZ98mO7 via @YouTube

• 2–4 weeks: Driving
• ~8 weeks: Most motion returns
• 6-12 months: Full recovery and strength
#kneereplacement #orthopedics #jointreplacement