What happens after your total knee replacement? In Part 2 of this special Bad to the Bones series, host Debbie Rody is joined again by Dr. John Catalano & Danielle Francis, PA-C to walk through the entire recovery journey—from day one, through long-term healing.

If you or someone you love is having knee surgery, this episode will help guide the way from first steps to full freedom.

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Thinking about total knee replacement? In Part 1 of this special Bad to the Bones series, Dr. John Catalano & Danielle Francis, PA-C joins host Debbie Rody to walk you through the entire preparation process — from diagnosis to the day of surgery.

Whether you're weeks away or just beginning to research, this episode offers real-world advice, surgical expertise, and the patient-first approach Premier Orthopaedic Associates is known for.

Foot pain affects millions — but getting the right diagnosis and treatment can make all the difference. On this episode of Bad to the Bones, Debbie Rody is joined by Dr. Benjamin Marder, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, to dive into two of the most common (and commonly misunderstood) conditions: bunions and flat feet.

Dr. Marder also shares real-life examples of patients regaining function, comfort — and confidence — with the right care.

Back pain is one of the most common — and most frustrating — issues people face. But what if the real problem isn’t where the pain is? On this episode of Bad to the Bones Podcast, Dr. Joseph Zerbo breaks down how to truly get to the root cause of back pain.

If you're living with back pain or caring for someone who is, this episode is packed with expert advice, hope, and a pathway toward better outcomes.

Why are young athletes—who seem strong, flexible, and full of energy—more prone to injuries, especially during growth spurts? In this episode with Dr. Ravin Patel, double board certified family medicine and sports medicine with Premier Orthopaedic Associates, we dive into the biomechanics and psychology behind youth sports injuries. Learn why rapid bone growth outpaces tendon and ligament development, creating a temporary mismatch that can lead to overuse injuries like Osgood-Schlatter’s disease and Sever’s disease. We also explore:

🔹 The impact of muscle tightness and decreased coordination

Whether you're a parent, coach, or young athlete, this episode offers essential insights to help reduce injuries and build resilient, high-performing bodies.

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Our host Debra is accompanied by Dr. Eddie Wu, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained Adult Total Joint Reconstruction. In this episode, Dr. Wu dives into hip and knee replacements while explaining his experience in the field.

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Our host Debra is accompanied by Dr. Mohamed F. Albana, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained Total Joint Reconstruction . In this episode, Dr. Albana explains the benefits of robotic total joint replacement and his approach to treating arthritis.

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Our host Debra is accompanied by Dr. Rahul V. Shah, a Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Spine Surgery. In this episode, Dr. Shah helps you understand common back issues and the importance of spine health.

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Our host Debra is accompanied by Dr. Andrew J Mostello, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Mostello dives deep into rotator cuffs and how they play a roll in everyday activities.

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Our host Debra is accompanied by Dr. Peter Sarkos, a Board Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Hand Wrist and Microvascular Surgery as well as Emily Morales, an Occupational Therapy Doctor. In this episode, our guests explore questions you might have about orthopedic hand surgery and the therapy that follows.

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