10. “This research provides additional evidence to suggest that discontinuing GLP-1 agonists at least 14 days before total joint replacement surgery is optimal to reduce the risk of delayed emergence ...

You don't give your age, but this sounds like mild arthritis. In the early stages, the cartilage cushions that protect the joint surfaces become worn, and the joint lining can become inflamed ...

The topic has become more important, as the number of patients undergoing joint replacement is growing. According to the American College of Rheumatology, about 790,000 total knee replacements and ...