Knowing that you might have to spend a number of days in the hospital might be a deciding factor in putting off a much-needed joint replacement procedure. But imagine being able to have joint replacement surgery as an outpatient, meaning that you undergo the procedure in the morning and are released read more »
Outpatient Surgery
What kind of Joint Replacement can be done as an Outpatient Procedure?
Chances are if you recently have had joint replacement surgery, you were an “outpatient.” That doesn’t mean the treatment was simple or routine. In fact, most joint replacement procedures are out-patient – also known as “same-day” or ambulatory – surgeries, performed outside a traditional hospital s read more »
What is Robotic Knee Surgery?
Knee replacement, or arthroplasty, is a procedure where a prosthetic implant with a smooth surface is placed in the joint, replacing areas ravaged by deterioration and disease. This surgery can eliminate pain from osteoarthritis and allows the knee to move and bend freely again. The cartilage inside read more »
The Benefits of Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement
Facing the possibility of needing surgery can be a frightening experience, leaving you with thoughts, questions, doubts, and uncertainties. If you and your orthopedic surgeon decide that surgery is the best option for you, and you elect to have a hip or knee replacement, patients are now given the read more »
