Michael Meneghini, MD | Implant Innovation, Outpatient Joint Replacement & Building the Future of Orthopedic Care

Michael Meneghini, MD | Implant Innovation, Outpatient Joint Replacement & Building the Future of Orthopedic Care

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 vertically integrated orthopedic practices. In this episode we discuss: • Why outpatient joint replacement continues to expand• How ambulatory surgery centers improve patient care and reduce costs• Robotics and personalized alignment in knee replacement• Cementless implants and implant longevity• Smart implants, wearable technology, and future innovations• When patients should consider joint replacement surgery• PRP, stem cells, and biologic treatments for arthritis• Building physician-led healthcare organizations• Leadership lessons from serving as AAHKS president• The future of orthopedic surgery Whether you're a patient, surgeon, resident, fellow, or medical student, this episode provides valuable insights into where joint replacement surgery is headed over the next decade. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow, leave a review, and share this episode with someone interested in orthopedic surgery or joint replacement.

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 hip replacement. We cover: • What a partial hip replacement (hemiarthroplasty) actually replaces • Why partial hip replacements are typically used for hip fractures rather than arthritis • The key differences between replacing only the femoral head versus replacing both the ball and socket • How age, mobility, arthritis, and overall health influence surgical decision-making • Why many surgeons are increasingly choosing total hip replacement for active fracture patients Dr. Connors also explains how advances in modern hip replacement techniques have made total hip replacement an attractive option for many patients who historically would have received a partial hip replacement. If you've ever wondered why one patient receives a partial hip replacement while another receives a total hip replacement, this conversation breaks down the reasoning behind those decisions. Subscribe to The Joint Replacement Podcast for expert discussions on hip replacement, knee replacement, arthritis treatment, robotics, recovery, and the future of orthopedic surgery.

Joint Replacement Myths, Recovery, Robotics & the Future of Hip and Knee Replacement with Blair Ashley, MD | Episode 24

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 patients can choose the right surgeon. The conversation also covers robotic surgery, partial knee replacement, outpatient joint replacement, infection prevention, and the future of arthritis treatment. Dr. Ashley shares her insights on what separates excellent surgeons from great ones and why patient expectations play such an important role in successful outcomes. If you're considering a hip or knee replacement—or simply want to better understand the field of joint replacement—this episode offers practical guidance and expert perspectives from two experienced adult reconstruction surgeons.

Hip Replacement Recovery: The First 48 Hours

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 circulation, why staying ahead of pain is important, and how small early decisions can reduce complications and build confidence.

Dr. Michael Kheir on Robotics, Implant Selection, Revision Surgery & the Future of Joint Replacement

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 education and expectation management. The conversation also explores some of the most difficult problems in arthroplasty—including prosthetic joint infection, severe bone loss, and complex revision surgery—as well as emerging technologies that may change how surgeons manage these complications in the future. Key topics include: • How long hip and knee replacements last • Triple-tapered collared hip stems • Cemented vs cementless implants • Robotic-assisted hip replacement surgery • Anterior vs posterior hip approaches • Patient education and recovery expectations • Joint replacement infection research • Revision hip and knee replacement surgery • The future of arthroplasty innovation A thoughtful discussion for patients considering joint replacement and surgeons interested in the rapidly evolving field of adult reconstruction.