Orthopedic Q&A: Joint Replacement, PRP, Spine Surgery, and More

Your MRI shows a tear, arthritis, or a problem with your spine. Does that mean you need surgery, or could physical therapy, injections, or time help you recover? And if surgery is the right choice, what can you do before and after the procedure to improve your recovery? In this Orthopedic Q&A, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Pamela Mehta explains how she evaluates treatment options, what helps patients recover after surgery, and where PRP and other regenerative therapies may fit into orthopedic care. Her husband, orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Jaspaul Gogia, asks the questions as Pam separates meaningful advances from the hype surrounding joint replacement, supplements, stem cell injections, minimally invasive spine surgery, robotics, and AI. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:04 Orthopedic Q&A With Dr. Pamela Mehta 00:55 Nonsurgical Alternatives to Orthopedic Surgery 02:54 MRI Results and the Decision to Have Surgery 04:01 Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgery and Recovery 06:28 Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery 08:55 How to Prepare for Surgery and Recover Faster 10:12 Physical Therapy After Surgery 11:15 Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain and Injuries 12:10 How Age Affects Fracture Healing 13:28 Hip Fracture Recovery in Older Adults 14:03 PRP and Regenerative Medicine for Joint Pain 15:38 PRP for Arthritis, Tendon Injuries and Meniscus Tears 16:36 PRP vs. Stem Cell Injections 17:50 Peptides and Exosomes for Injury Recovery 19:02 Supplements for Bone and Joint Health 20:04 Daily Greens Powders and Micronutrients 21:02 Advances in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery 22:26 Disc Replacement vs. Spinal Fusion 23:03 Endoscopic Spine Surgery 23:46 Robotic Spine Surgery 25:01 AI in Orthopedic Surgery and Medical Research THE RESILIENCE FACTOR WITH DR. PAMELA MEHTA: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQ_AOy_Pd4mEXrsUN3hC6dEtSpmtQuDF&si=szS_5tqUV85kV1R9   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilience-factor/id1822815775   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D3mys5DJka3zrsdKEPVs3?si=c56539bea0174bbd   HOST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pamelamehta   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.pamelamehta   Become a Patient: https://www.resilienceorthopedics.com   Earn FREE CE Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com  This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠!  ABOUT DR. PAMELA MEHTA: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, practice owner, chief medical officer of the Good Feet Store, and founder of the education platform Learn at Pinnacle. Dr. Mehta specializes in minimally invasive surgery, orthobiologics, and sports medicine. She helps people of all stages of life learn how to live a healthier life, longer.  Disclaimer: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices