#6 - What Makes a Great Surgeon? Keith Connolly, MD

📍 Thinking about joint replacement? This episode answers the questions patients actually ask. In this episode of The Joint Replacement Podcast, I’m joined by Keith Connolly, MD, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. We break down everything you need to know about partial knee replacement vs total knee replacement, recovery timelines, and how to know when it’s actually time for surgery. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: • When it’s the right time to have joint replacement • Partial knee vs total knee — which is better? • How long hip and knee replacements really last • What recovery is actually like (and how fast it is today) • Pain control and getting off narcotics quickly • When you can return to golf, tennis, skiing, and more • Cemented vs cementless implants • Robotic vs traditional surgery — does it matter? • The biggest mistakes patients make after surgery • How to choose the right surgeon 🎯 Key Insight: Joint replacement isn’t one-size-fits-all. 👉 The right patient + right procedure + experienced surgeon is what leads to the best outcomes. 👨‍⚕️ About Keith Connolly, MD Dr. Connolly is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, with a focus on helping patients restore mobility and return to the activities they love. 📌 Considering surgery or dealing with joint pain? Subscribe for straightforward, evidence-based answers to the most common questions in joint replacement. Visit www.TheJointReplacementPodcast.com or www.MatthewSloanMD.com for more information #jointreplacement #kneereplacement #hipreplacement #orthopedics #partialkneereplacement #medicaleducation #doctorexplains #massachusetts #michigan ‪@emersonhealth‬