Knee & Shoulder Replacement: Dr. Jason Hurst’s 2025 Recovery Blueprint

By Amy Huddleston, Host of The Care Table Podcast | December 2025

If your parent is facing knee or shoulder replacement, this episode is your must-listen. I sat down with Dr. Jason Hurst, a dual-fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who’s performed thousands of joint replacements—mostly on Medicare patients over 65.Dr. Hurst drops game-changing advice most surgeons never share:

• Why home recovery beats rehab facilities for 90% of patients (faster healing, lower infection risk).

• Nutrition as the “secret weapon”—protein loading can cut recovery time by weeks.

• Pain management realities—what actually works (and what doesn’t) post-op.

• How caregivers become the MVP—simple ways to support independence without burnout.

• Medicare 2025 updates every family needs to know before scheduling surgery.

His golden rule: “Trust is built when patients feel heard.” One story about a 78-year-old who walked unaided at 6 weeks because her daughter followed his home-recovery playbook will give you chills—and hope.Key Takeaways for 2025 Caregivers

• Start pre-op nutrition 4–6 weeks early

• Choose surgeons who prioritize home recovery

• Use caregiver “scripts” for pain and mobility goals

Watch/listen now: https://youtu.be/K8YOedKcdY4

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