Same-Day Joint Replacement, Robotics & Recovery: Eric Cohen, MD (Brown University) | Episode 29

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Eric Cohen joins The Joint Replacement Podcast to discuss how modern hip and knee replacement has evolved—from same-day discharge and robotic-assisted surgery to enhanced recovery protocols, infection prevention, and the future of AI in orthopedics. As an adult reconstruction surgeon at Brown University Health and Assistant Professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Dr. Cohen specializes in primary and complex revision hip and knee replacement, robotic-assisted surgery, complex reconstruction, and periprosthetic joint infection. In this episode we discuss: ⏱️ Topics Covered Dr. Cohen's journey into orthopedic surgery Why he chose Brown University The evolution of same-day hip and knee replacement How COVID accelerated outpatient joint replacement Who is (and isn't) a candidate for same-day discharge BMI optimization and reducing surgical risk Returning to sports after joint replacement Recovery restrictions after hip and knee replacement Modern multimodal pain management New non-opioid pain medications (including Journavx/suzetrigine) Oral tranexamic acid (TXA) after joint replacement Robotic-assisted surgery and the future of AI Training the next generation of orthopedic surgeons Managing complex revision surgery Preventing periprosthetic joint infection Manipulation under anesthesia after knee replacement How to choose the right joint replacement surgeon Whether you're considering hip or knee replacement, recovering from surgery, or simply interested in the future of orthopedic surgery, this episode is packed with practical insights from one of today's leading arthroplasty surgeons. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who could benefit. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are available. 🌐 Learn more: https://www.thejointreplacementpodcas... 👨‍⚕️ Hosted by Dr. Matthew Sloan #JointReplacement #HipReplacement #KneeReplacement #Orthopedics #RoboticSurgery ⁨@brownuniversity⁩ ⁨@TheWarrenAlpertMedicalSchool⁩ ⁨@universityorthopedics6220⁩