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Episode 35: Can You Wait Too Long for a Knee Replacement? The Real Trade-Offs Between Waiting, Function, and Recovery
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In Episode 35 of the Total Knee Success Podcast, Michelle explores how to think about the timing of knee replacement without focusing solely on the calendar. This episode walks listeners through the trade-offs between waiting and moving forward, explains how strength, balance, and physical capacity influence recovery, and helps people reflect on whether waiting is preserving function or gradually making recovery harder. Listeners are encouraged to use this information alongside conversations with their surgeon to make informed, individualized decisions.
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