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Joint Replacements and Young People
Manage episode 438343795 series 2807372
In this abridged episode, Paul and Howard discuss a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighting the surprisingly steep rise in knee and hip replacements among people in their forties and fifties. They get into the implications, reasons behind this trend, and question whether it is justified given the risks and lack of significant advancements in joint replacement technology. The discussion also touches on the broader medical trends, patient expectations, obesity's role, and the challenges and consequences of multiple joint replacements over a lifetime.
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Rising Trend of Joint Replacements in Younger Patients
01:16 Skepticism and Concerns About the Trend
02:50 Technological Advancements and Their Limitations
04:04 Risks and Long-Term Implications of Early Joint Replacements
05:58 Patient Expectations and Doctor Responsibilities
10:27 Economic and Practical Challenges in Joint Replacements
19:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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59 episoder
Manage episode 438343795 series 2807372
In this abridged episode, Paul and Howard discuss a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighting the surprisingly steep rise in knee and hip replacements among people in their forties and fifties. They get into the implications, reasons behind this trend, and question whether it is justified given the risks and lack of significant advancements in joint replacement technology. The discussion also touches on the broader medical trends, patient expectations, obesity's role, and the challenges and consequences of multiple joint replacements over a lifetime.
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Rising Trend of Joint Replacements in Younger Patients
01:16 Skepticism and Concerns About the Trend
02:50 Technological Advancements and Their Limitations
04:04 Risks and Long-Term Implications of Early Joint Replacements
05:58 Patient Expectations and Doctor Responsibilities
10:27 Economic and Practical Challenges in Joint Replacements
19:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Premium subscribers get the full episode and a complete transcript.
59 episoder
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