Adventuring with Osteoarthritis

Talking with an orthopedic surgeon about knee replacements, what to ask your own surgeon, and what options you have!

February 15, 2022 Season 1 Episode 15
Adventuring with Osteoarthritis
Talking with an orthopedic surgeon about knee replacements, what to ask your own surgeon, and what options you have!
Show Notes

Find out more about Dr. Daniel Gibbs here: https://heidenortho.com/doctors/daniel-gibbs/

//Blog post

How to decide on joint replacement surgery: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/how-do-you-know-if-you-need-a-joint-replacement/

In this episode of Adventuring with Osteoarthritis, Alyssa sat down with Dr. Daniel Gibbs, who is a board certified orthopedic surgeon here in Utah with Heiden Orthopedics. You will learn: 

  • When to consider a total knee replacement 
  • Are you ever too young for a joint replacement
  • How long do joint replacements typically last 
  • When a partial knee replacement may be more appropriate 
  • What to expect in recovery for a total knee replacement
  • What does it mean when you have robotic technique for your knee replacement


//Adventuring with Osteoarthritis Resources:

Kicking off your Own Arthritis Adventure:

If you are ready to begin your own journey to overcoming osteoarthritis, you've come to the right place!

Join my online course, The Arthritis Adventure Blueprint, which gives you a step by step plan on how to make your active lifestyle possible again without being limited by joint pain.

Learn more by clicking here

Free Arthritis Resources:

Where to Start: Knee Arthritis Guide

Where to Start: Hip Arthritis Guide

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Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life.

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