Knee Deep: Exploring Knee Replacements with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. McKinstry
05/21/24 • 44 min
Today we begin our mini series on Knee Replacements!
In this episode, we sit down with an experienced orthopedic surgeon to discuss total and unilateral knee replacements. From candidacy criteria to post-operative expectations and follow-up protocols, we uncover the intricacies of these procedures.
Learn about the surgical techniques involved and how seamless communication between physical therapists and physicians ensures optimal patient recovery and well-being.
Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: [email protected] with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!
Today we begin our mini series on Knee Replacements!
In this episode, we sit down with an experienced orthopedic surgeon to discuss total and unilateral knee replacements. From candidacy criteria to post-operative expectations and follow-up protocols, we uncover the intricacies of these procedures.
Learn about the surgical techniques involved and how seamless communication between physical therapists and physicians ensures optimal patient recovery and well-being.
Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: [email protected] with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!
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Join us on Speech Language Pathologist Appreciation Day (it’s actually May 18th, but we’re celebrating with our SLPs early!) as we delve into the world of SLPs.
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Beyond the Knee: Navigating Outpatient Knee Replacement Recovery with PT George Poscover
Today we continue with our mini series on Joint Replacements, specifically the knee. Kicking it off with us is PT George Poscover to discuss the ins and and outs of rehabilitation following a knee replacement.
George has a unique role in this in that he treats patients in prehab, in the PACU immediately post op, then in the outpatient setting ultimately helping patients return to their goals.
George walks us through the process of hearing the news of needing a knee replacement, all the way to following up years later and hearing about continued improvements made outside of PT.
Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: [email protected] with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!
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