I've Done Thousands of Knee Replacements. What Still Worried Me.

🌐 More episodes and patient resources: https://thesurgeonunmasked.com I'm a knee replacement surgeon who's performed thousands of procedures — but when it was time for my own knee replacement, I was still apprehensive. In this video, I share the 5 things that worried me most before surgery: • Infection • Urinary retention • Drainage and bleeding • Pain management • Would I actually feel better? I'll tell you what happened with each one and what I learned going through it myself. ———————————————————————————— 🦴 PREPARE YOUR BODY FOR SURGERY Mend Joint Supplement – Recipe for Recovery Bundle https://mendhealth.com/collections/dr-schultz-recommended Code: GETREADY10 for 10% off ❄️ COLD THERAPY FOR HOME RECOVERY Polar Products Ice Machines & Wraps https://www.polarproducts.com/?rfsn=7telehealth753417.a3b0c8b Code: TSU10 for 10% off ———————————————————————————— 📺 RELATED VIDEOS Pre-Surgery Optimization – What Actually Matters https://youtu.be/JGdcbCUTuhM Recovery Nutrition – Protein & Supplements https://youtu.be/IheWlGcds9E Home Preparation & Cold Therapy https://youtu.be/fjyRYUN_u-w ———————————————————————————— 🎓 ABOUT ME I'm Dr. Randall Schultz, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. I had my own knee replaced in 2021 and now share what I've learned — as both surgeon and patient — to help you prepare for the best possible outcome. 📩 Have a question or video topic suggestion? Leave a comment below. Please no questions seeking medical advice for your particular condition, illness, history, etc. #KneeReplacement #JointReplacement #Orthopedics