Not always — many conditions can be managed with physiotherapy, activity changes and medication first. Surgery is considered when there's a clear indication or conservative treatment hasn't helped.

It depends entirely on the procedure and the individual — arthroscopic procedures allow a much faster return than open surgery. We'll give you a realistic timeline specific to your case.

Often, yes — return-to-sport is based on function (strength, stability, confidence), not just a fixed number of weeks. The goal is a safe and durable return.

Robotic technology assists with planning and precision, but the first question is always whether a replacement is appropriate at all — the robot assists the surgeon, it doesn't replace surgical judgement.