ON-SITE
AFTER HOURS
ORTHOPEDIC
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Outpatient Joint Replacement
Total joint replacement is the surgical procedure used to treat advanced joint
arthritis or degeneration. During this procedure the damaged joint is removed
and replaced with an artificial joint implant. Total joint replacement surgery has
traditionally been performed as an inpatient procedure, requiring an overnight
stay in the hospital. But recent advances including minimally invasive techniques,
improved perioperative anesthesia, innovative postoperative pain management
and accelerated rehabilitation protocols have enabled Dr. Murphy to begin
performing the surgeries on an outpatient basis. For qualified patients, this allows
them to go home the same day as the surgery as long as: their vital signs are
stable during the post-operative physical therapy session; they can tolerate a
regular diet; and their pain can be controlled with oral medication.
•
Dr. Murphy has determined that you need a joint replacement
•
You do not have severe bone loss around the joint
•
You have no prior history of open surgery on that joint
•
Your weight is proportional to your height
You may be considered as a candidate for an outpatient joint
replacement procedure if:
•
Shorter hospital stay and recovery period
•
Reduced postoperative pain
•
Increased range of motion after surgery
•
Fewer post-operative complications
•
Increased patient satisfaction
•
Overall improved outcome
Advantages of the outpatient procedure may include:
ON-SITE
AFTER HOURS
ORTHOPEDIC
COPYRIGHT © MURPHY WAINER ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
WEB DEVELOPMENT BY A BETTER WEB, INC.
Outpatient Joint Replacement
Total joint replacement is the surgical procedure used to
treat advanced joint arthritis or degeneration. During
this procedure the damaged joint is removed and
replaced with an artificial joint implant. Total joint
replacement surgery has traditionally been performed as
an inpatient procedure, requiring an overnight stay in the
hospital. But recent advances including minimally
invasive techniques, improved perioperative anesthesia,
innovative postoperative pain management and
accelerated rehabilitation protocols have enabled Dr.
Murphy to begin performing the surgeries on an
outpatient basis. For qualified patients, this allows them
to go home the same day as the surgery as long as: their
vital signs are stable during the post-operative physical
therapy session; they can tolerate a regular diet; and
their pain can be controlled with oral medication.
•
Dr. Murphy has determined that you need a joint
replacement
•
You do not have severe bone loss around the joint
•
You have no prior history of open surgery on that
joint
•
Your weight is proportional to your height
You may be considered as a candidate for an
outpatient joint replacement procedure if:
Not EVERY patient is a good candidate for outpatient
joint replacement. Patients that live alone or are severely
debilitated may benefit from a longer hospital stay. Also,
patients with multiple medical problems may require
more monitoring after the surgery than others.
•
Shorter hospital stay and recovery period
•
Reduced postoperative pain
•
Increased range of motion after surgery
•
Fewer post-operative complications
•
Increased patient satisfaction
•
Overall improved outcome
Advantages of the outpatient procedure may
include:
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