Dr. Brad Homan

About Dr. Brad Homan

Transforming the way you understand joint pain, injuries, and movement. If your knees, shoulders, hips, or back keep slowing you down, this channel is your roadmap to getting your life and mobility back. Here, Dr. Brad Homan, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, breaks down complex orthopedic issues into simple, actionable advice you can actually use. From sports injuries to everyday aches, you’ll discover recovery tips, performance strategies, and prevention tools to keep your body strong, stable, and pain-free. Subscribe to learn how to move better, heal smarter, and stay active at every age.

Publisher

Brad Homan

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Nov 2025

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Knee Replacement Surgery: How It Works & How Long It Lasts

   What if the ache in your knee is part of a cycle that keeps feeding itself? Knee osteoarthritis affects millions of people worldwide, quietly wearing away cartilage until simple walking becomes a struggle. This episode pulls back the curtain on what really happens inside an arthritic joint and why it can eventually bend a leg out of alignment. It also walks through exactly how a knee replacement works, from the first incision to the metal and plastic implants that take over. And there is a surprising twist about timing, including why having surgery too early could mean a return trip to the operating room. If knee pain is shaping your days, this is the guide to understanding your options before making a decision. Key Takeaways Knee osteoarthritis is driven by inflammation, which releases chemicals that break down the cartilage matrix, leaving it soft and fragile until pieces flake off and float inside the joint. Those loose particles further irritate the joint, inflame its lining, and thin out the normally oily joint fluid, creating a vicious cycle of stiffness and damage. As cartilage wears away, the bones press harder against each other and respond by forming bone spurs, which are overgrowths along the sides of the joint. When one side of the knee breaks down faster than the other, the leg can shift into a bowlegged or knock kneed position, making walking and daily activities difficult. Knee replacement becomes the answer only after conservative options (bracing, heat, ice, medications, injections, activity changes, diet, and weight loss) no longer control severe symptoms or deformity. During surgery, the arthritic bone is cut from the ends of the femur and tibia and replaced with metal implants and a plastic spacer that restore a normal joint line. A knee replacement works by capping the bones with metal to eliminate arthritis pain, removing the cartilage surfaces so the disease can no longer progress, and leveling out any deformity. The plastic spacer typically lasts 20 to 25 years, but microscopic particles that wear off over time can trigger inflammation that softens the surrounding bone and loosens the implant. A loose implant calls for revision surgery, and every additional surgery on the same joint raises the risk of infection, wound complications, scar tissue, and stiffness. The ideal timing is to wait until symptoms are truly uncontrollable or until later in life, so that a single implant can last for the rest of a patient’s lifetime. -------------------------------- Ready to take the next step toward stronger, healthier knees? Explore expert insights, treatment options, and resources designed to help you move better and stay active. Visit: https://celebortho.com/ (https://celebortho.com/) -------------------------------- Want simple strategies to ease knee pain and enjoy golf again? Download the free guide “5 Tips for Golf Knee Pain” and learn practical tips you can start using right away to play more comfortably on the course. Get your free copy here: https://golferkneepainnomore.com/ (https://golferkneepainnomore.com/)

2. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Ice vs Heat for Knee Arthritis, Which Is Actually Better?

   Reaching for an ice pack when your knee aches might not always be the right move. Knee osteoarthritis can bring pain, swelling, and stiffness that get in the way of your daily life. Ice and heat both promise relief, but they work in very different ways. In this episode, you’ll learn how each one affects your knee and why the timing matters. You’ll also find out which situations call for cold and which call for warmth. Tune in now so you know exactly what to grab the next time your knee osteoarthritis flares up. -------------------------------- Key Takeaways Knee osteoarthritis is a progressive condition with no cure. Inflammation from osteoarthritis can cause pain, swelling, and warmth in the knee. Ice constricts blood vessels to reduce swelling and calm inflammation. Heat opens blood vessels and boosts circulation to the joint. Heat helps loosen a stiff knee joint. Ice is the better choice after exercise or a long day on your feet. Heat works best for stiffness from inactivity. Avoid heat on a red, hot, swollen knee. Using both ice and heat at the right times gives the best symptom relief. -------------------------------- Ready to take the next step toward stronger, healthier knees? Explore expert insights, treatment options, and resources designed to help you move better and stay active. Visit: https://celebortho.com/ (https://celebortho.com/) -------------------------------- Want simple strategies to ease knee pain and enjoy golf again? Download the free guide “5 Tips for Golf Knee Pain” and learn practical tips you can start using right away to play more comfortably on the course. Get your free copy here: https://golferkneepainnomore.com/ (https://golferkneepainnomore.com/)

3. 

   11 Oct 2026

   NSAIDs for Knee Osteoarthritis: Are They Safe for Long-Term Pain Relief?

   The pill you reach for when your knee aches may be helping more than you think, and hurting more than you realize. Knee osteoarthritis has no cure, and inflammation is what keeps the damage going. In this episode, you’ll learn how NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ease knee osteoarthritis symptoms and why they work. You’ll also hear about the side effects you should know before taking them regularly. Plus, you’ll discover why one everyday activity may be making your knees worse. Press play now and take the first step toward smarter relief for your knees. -------------------------------- Key Takeaways Inflammation is the main driver of knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Knee osteoarthritis is progressive and currently has no cure. Steroids are strong anti-inflammatories but are not a long-term solution. NSAIDs reduce inflammation and are safer than steroids for regular use. Different NSAIDs may work better depending on your body chemistry. NSAIDs can cause stomach acid, reflux, ulcers, and GI bleeding. Regular high-dose NSAID use may raise blood pressure and cardiovascular risk. People with kidney problems should avoid NSAIDs. Low-impact strengthening exercises help support and protect the knee joint. Weight loss and an anti-inflammatory diet can reduce knee osteoarthritis symptoms. -------------------------------- Ready to take the next step toward stronger, healthier knees? Explore expert insights, treatment options, and resources designed to help you move better and stay active. Visit: https://celebortho.com/ (https://celebortho.com/) -------------------------------- Want simple strategies to ease knee pain and enjoy golf again? Download the free guide “5 Tips for Golf Knee Pain” and learn practical tips you can start using right away to play more comfortably on the course. Get your free copy here: https://golferkneepainnomore.com/ (https://golferkneepainnomore.com/)

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