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  • Too Young for Hip Replacement? Why Active Oklahomans Under 60 Are Saying Yes

    Too Young for Hip Replacement? Why Active Oklahomans Under 60 Are Saying Yes

    Posted on: 11-Sep-2026

    The assumption that hip replacement is a surgery for people in their seventies has been quietly falling apart for years. Orthopedic surgeons across the country are seeing more patients in their forties and fifties whose hips have deteriorated well past the point where conservative treatment is keeping up, and who are no longer willing to sit out the activities that define their lives. The question is not whether younger patients can have hip replacement.

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  • Why One-Size-Fits-All No Longer Applies to Knee Replacement

    Why One-Size-Fits-All No Longer Applies to Knee Replacement

    Posted on: 13-Aug-2026

    For decades, knee replacement followed a relatively uniform formula. Patients with severe arthritis received a standard implant using a standard surgical approach, and success was measured largely by whether pain improved. Today, that model is changing rapidly. Advances in imaging, robotic technology, implant positioning, and muscle-sparing techniques allow surgeons to tailor knee replacement to the individual rather than forcing every patient into the same surgical template.

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  • Is Outpatient Hip Replacement Right for You? What Patients Should Know

    Is Outpatient Hip Replacement Right for You? What Patients Should Know

    Posted on: 09-Jul-2026

    A decade ago, the idea of going home the same day as a hip replacement would have seemed far-fetched to most patients and surgeons alike. Today it is not only possible but increasingly common, and for the right candidates it produces outcomes that compare favorably with traditional inpatient stays. The shift has been driven by advances in surgical technique, anesthesia, and implant technology working together in ways that were not available even recently.

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  • More Surgical Experience, Better Outcomes: What the Research Says About Surgical Volume, F...

    More Surgical Experience, Better Outcomes: What the Research Says About Surgical Volume, Fellowship Training, and Joint Replacement Results

    Posted on: 12-Jun-2026

    When it comes to hip or knee replacement surgery, the decision of who performs your procedure may matter just as much as the procedure itself. Choosing a surgeon is one of the most important decisions you'll make on your road to recovery, and it deserves more than a quick online search.

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  • The Role of Robotics in Supporting Same-Day Hip Replacement Programs

    The Role of Robotics in Supporting Same-Day Hip Replacement Programs

    Posted on: 14-May-2026

    Not long ago, hip replacement meant a multi-day hospital stay, weeks of limited mobility, and a long road back to normal life. Today, patients are walking out the same day they walked in — and the technology behind that shift is worth understanding.

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