Turning 65 and considering hip or knee replacement? Learn how Medicare enrollment, coverage start dates, and Medigap timing can affect your surgery plans. For many people, hip or knee arthritis starts to limit daily life in their early to mid-60s, right as Medicare enters the picture. If joint replacement is in your near future, a … Read more
Does Medicare cover hip replacement? Learn when it is necessary, what Parts A and B cover, inpatient and outpatient costs, and how to confirm benefits. Does Medicare cover hip replacement? In many cases, yes. Medicare may cover hip replacement when it is medically necessary, most often for advanced hip arthritis that has not responded to … Read more
Planning a knee replacement with Medicare? Learn what to ask your plan about prior authorization, networks, surgery setting, physical therapy, and costs. Does Medicare cover knee replacement? In many cases, yes. Medicare may cover knee replacement when it is medically necessary, such as when advanced arthritis has not improved with other treatment. But what you … Read more
New hip or knee, home the same day? Robert J. Avino, M.D. and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center CEO Erik Cazares explain how same-day joint replacement works at a free Bone and Joint Health Awareness Month Brunch and Learn on October 28, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens. Registration is open.
Robert J. Avino, M.D. was quoted in a USA TODAY Network Florida report on proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts and how they could affect wait times for hip and knee replacement in Florida.
Robotic joint replacement in Palm Beach County. How robotic-assisted hip and knee surgery works and what to look for in a local orthopedic surgeon. If hip or knee arthritis is limiting your daily life, robotic joint replacement may offer a path back to comfortable movement. For patients in Palm Beach County, advanced robotic-assisted surgery is … Read more
Early signs of knee arthritis include stiffness, swelling, and pain with activity. Knee arthritis often begins quietly. A little stiffness in the morning, an occasional ache after a long walk, or a knee that feels tired at the end of the day can be easy to dismiss. Over time, though, these small signals can grow … Read more
What happens after robotic knee replacement? Learn what recovery may look like week by week, from your first days home through returning to daily activities. Robotic knee replacement can help relieve the pain and stiffness of arthritis and get you moving again, but the surgery itself is only part of the journey. What you do … Read more
How do you choose a joint replacement surgeon? Here are the key questions to ask about training, experience, and robotic tech. Deciding to move forward with hip or knee replacement is a significant step, and the surgeon you choose can shape your entire experience, from your first consultation through your recovery. Asking the right questions … Read more
Surgery is only part of the equation when it comes to joint replacement. Physical therapy plays an equally important role in the outcome, helping restore strength, motion, and confidence in the new joint. If you’ve read our week-by-week recovery timeline, you’ve already seen how much of that progress ties directly back to therapy. For many … Read more