When a patient needs knee surgery, total replacement is often the default. But for many people, a partial knee replacement can lead to similar or better outcomes with less recovery time. In this episode, Dr. Zach Mosher explains the difference between total and partial knee replacement and shares his philosophy for choosing the right option for each patient. He discusses the importance of goal-oriented care and shares advice for patients dealing with knee pain.

Episode Recap:

• In this episode, Dr. Zach Mosher is sharing his philosophy on partial knee replacements (1:13)
• Why did you choose to pursue orthopaedics? (2:17)
• How did your fellowship broaden your perspective? (5:18)
• Why do so many people start with a total knee replacement? (6:21)
• Can you tell us about the history of partial knee replacements? (8:00)
• How do you decide if total or partial knee replacement is the right step? (9:38)
• How do partial and total knee replacement recovery times differ? (12:35)
• What does the data tell us about total versus partial replacements? (15:50)
• Why is goal-oriented care important to you? (16:50)
• What is bikini hip surgery? (20:58)
• What should people know about revisions? (22:18)
• How has joint replacement changed in the last 20 years? (23:50)
• What are you most excited about today? (26:06)
• What would you say to someone dealing with knee pain right now? (29:28)

Links and Resources:

Campbell Clinic

Campbell’s Operative Orthopaedics Textbook

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