For many people, conservative treatments for hip and knee pain can work wonders. But when pain becomes debilitating, it might be time to consider other options. In these situations, hip and knee replacement surgery can be life-altering. But what exactly do these surgeries involve? 

In this episode of The Health Wrap, medical consultant and sports physician Dr Darren Green speaks to Dr Johan Charilaou, an orthopaedic surgeon from Mediclinic Cape Gate. They discuss how to determine if you need hip or knee replacement surgery, what you can expect if you undergo these procedures, and the newest advancements in the field. 

Some notable moments: 

[00:02:40] Signs of arthritis in the hip 

[00:03:34] Signs of arthritis in the knee 

[00:05:07] Other conditions that affect hips and knees 

[00:06:40] Non-surgical options to consider 

[00:07:55] Other surgical options to consider before hip or joint replacement therapy 

[00:09:32] The importance of X-rays and MRIs 

[00:11:13] What is total joint replacement surgery? 

[00:13:05] The role of robotics in surgery 

[00:16:45] How to prepare for surgery 

[00:21:42] What is Mediclinic’s Care Expert Package and how can it help you afford surgery? 

Links you should know about: 

Subscribe to The Health Wrap podcast: https://mediclinic.link/fbbff6 

Sign up to the Mediclinic Prime newsletter: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/mediclinicprime/Online_Newsletters.html 

Visit the Mediclinic Find a Doctor page here to find an orthopaedic specialist in your area:  

https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/find-a-doctor.html?q=orthopaedics 

Visit the Doctor Appointment page, complete a short form and the Mediclinic Engagement Centre would assist you in booking an appointment? 

https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/find-a-doctor/doctor-appointments.html 

Visit the Mediclinic site for more information on the Care Expert Product.  

https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/care-expert.html