What happens when orthopedic trauma and joint replacement intersect?
Dr. Matthew Sloan is joined by Dr. Alon Antebi, a fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeon whose practice spans complex fractures, pelvic and acetabular trauma, primary and revision joint replacement, and outpatient surgery.
Dr. Antebi discusses how surgeons decide whether to fix a hip fracture or replace the joint, when a partial versus total hip replacement may be appropriate, and why acetabular fractures present an entirely different reconstructive challenge.
They also explore Dr. Antebi’s nearly two decades of experience with the direct anterior approach, his early adoption of outpatient hip and knee replacement, bilateral joint replacement, and how he selects patients for same-day surgery.
The conversation goes deeper into some of the most challenging cases in orthopedics: converting previous fracture surgery to a hip replacement, dealing with retained hardware and altered anatomy, and treating patients with post-traumatic arthritis after major injuries.
Finally, Dr. Antebi and Dr. Sloan discuss how joint replacement has changed over the past 20 years, the financial pressures facing orthopedic surgeons and private practices, and why patients who have been told their hip or knee is “too complicated” may benefit from seeking another opinion from a surgeon experienced in complex reconstruction.
A wide-ranging conversation about trauma, joint replacement, outpatient surgery, and the evolution of modern orthopedic care.
