In this premiere episode of The OrthoZone, Dr. Hunt sits down with renowned joint replacement expert Dr. Lombardi to explore the evolution of outpatient joint replacement. They cover everything from how to determine which patients are a good fit for outpatient surgery, to what’s changed in surgical techniques, and much more.

Whether you’re an orthopedic professional, a future patient, or just curious about modern medicine, this episode lays the ground work for understanding where joint care is headed.

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Time Stamps:

[00:00-1:17] Why did Dr. Lombardi choose joint replacement?

[1:20-2:20] How joint replacement has evolved

[2:20-4:30] Factors to identify patients for a surgical center

[4:30-6:17] Evolution of surgical technique, anterior vs posterior

[6:20-9:10] Pre-op & post-op planning, physical therapy

[9:10-10:55] Patient recovery, robotic surgery

[10:57-13:19] Outcomes, Cost differential, Future of outpatient joint replacement