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Metro columnist Dan Casey had hip-replacement surgery Jan. 22 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem. It was such a positive experience he's getting the other hip done in April.

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He specializes in knee and hip replacements. Roche said he now recommends GLP1 weight loss drugs for many of his patients.

Patients who have significant weight loss with anti-obesity medications after joint replacement show reductions in the risk for revision; however, caution on their use is urged as patients recover.

The event is open to the public and will take place in the Knox Medical Center Education Resource Room. This location is ...