How Robotic Surgery and Physical Therapy Transform Patient Outcomes with Dr. Dan Volpini

Robotic surgeries introduce a new era of personalized care. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, surgeons can meticulously plan and execute procedures tailored to each patient's specific needs. From the precision of surgical procedures to the comprehensive approach to recovery, the focus has shifted from merely treating injuries to providing personalized care that supports long-term health. As technology advances, this innovative method promises to revolutionize the field, enhancing patient outcomes and pushing the boundaries of physical performance.

In this episode, Shannon Peterson talks with Dr. Dan Volpini, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas. With a Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Fellowship under the tutelage of the renowned Dr. Felix H. "Buddy" Savoie, III and Dr. Larry Field at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Dr. Volpini talks about robotic surgery in sports medicine. He also speaks about the importance of physical therapy after surgery or after an injury, what a robotic total joint replacement entails, and the prep and post-op process of a patient who underwent robotic surgery.

Dr. Dan Volpini was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and moved to Dallas, Texas at the age of 17. Growing up, Dr. Volpini had a strong passion for sports, especially for playing soccer from a young age. He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas, all under a full scholarship. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Volpini chose to stay in San Antonio where he completed his Orthopaedic surgery residency.

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In This Episode

00:57 - Backstory of Dr. Dan Volpini

02:13 - What motivated Dr. Volpini to become a physician

03:10 - Dr. Volpini's role in sports medicine

04:40 - What it's like to preserve a young person's joint before replacement

06:06 - How stem cell procedures can be performed

07:44 - How important is physical therapy after surgery or after an injury

09:55 - What a robotic total joint replacement entails

12:15 - The preparation process for robotic surgery

14:09 - Post-op recovery of a patient who underwent robotic surgery

15:59 - Dr. Volpini's work at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas, Forney

17:29 - How sports medicine has changed over time

Quotes

04:22 - "The goal of modern medicine is to preserve the native joints. We move on to joint replacement for those beyond repair." - Dr. Dan Volpini

07:58 - "Physical therapy is a crucial part of treatment. You can see very different results from the same surgery depending on the amount of therapy, the type of therapy they're doing, and how compliant those patients are." - Dr. Dan Volpini

11:08 - "The difference in robotic-assisted joint replacement is that it is a more precise, custom-made, or custom-planned joint replacement for a specific patient. We replace the damaged joint and keep the patient's normal alignment and normal anatomy in place." - Dr. Dan Volpini

20:47 - "Not only that we treat the injuries, but we also educate. During rehab, we also use preventive medicine, where we want to not only treat the injured joint but also strengthen the other joints so they can prevent further injuries in the future." - Dr. Dan Volpini

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