Worried your new knee will end up stiff — or that you’ll regret the surgery altogether? Stiffness, and its extreme form arthrofibrosis, is the #1 reason patients regret knee replacement. Dr. Schultz explains who’s most at risk, how it’s treated, how much motion you really need, and the research that could one day prevent it.
If someone you love is about to have a hip or knee replacement, your caregiver job is bigger than anyone warns you. Dr. Schultz — a knee replacement surgeon whose wife was his own caregiver in 2021 — walks you through the first hard week, the medication system that prevents the typical family mistakes, the walking job, and the emotional valleys most caregivers don’t see coming.
Almost nobody warns you about this side effect before surgery, but constipation is one of the most miserable parts of recovery after hip or knee replacement. Dr. Schultz, a knee replacement surgeon who had his own knee replaced, walks through what is normal versus when to worry, and the protocol he gives his patients at Texas Orthopedics.
For decades, opioids have been the default for post-operative pain — but the landscape is changing. Dr. Schultz looks at the newest non-opioid options for joint replacement recovery, including who is a candidate, what the evidence actually shows, and where these alternatives still fall short.
Physical therapy is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — parts of recovering from joint replacement. Dr. Schultz separates the myths from the facts and shares what actually works.
Every surgeon has a roadmap they use for recovery — but most patients never get to see it. In this episode, Dr. Schultz shares the actual framework he gives his own hip and knee replacement patients: what to expect week by week, what’s normal, and when to call.
Hospitals aren’t always the safest place to recover. Dr. Schultz reveals the hidden risks of hospital stays after surgery and why getting home sooner can actually be better.
One leg feels longer after hip replacement? Dr. Schultz explains why this common complaint happens, when it’s real vs. perceived, and what can be done about it.
Dr. Schultz shares the daily range of motion exercises he relied on after his own joint replacement — simple moves that made a real difference in his recovery.
Hip dislocation is the most feared complication after hip replacement. Dr. Schultz explains why it happens, who’s most at risk, and how surgeons work to prevent it.
Sleepless nights after surgery are more common than you think. Dr. Schultz explains the real reasons behind post-operative insomnia and shares what actually helps.
Range of motion after knee replacement can be a grueling battle. Dr. Schultz shares the emotional and physical challenge that nearly broke him during his own recovery.
