With recent advancements in healthcare, a new era in hip replacement is here. Long gone are the days of lengthy hospital stays for many healthy younger people opting for same-day hip replacement. With same day joint replacement, patients can return home the same or the next day after their procedure.
What is Same-Day Hip Replacement?
Hip replacement is a well-known and successful surgery that helps patients regain mobility with an artificial hip. Same-day hip replacement or outpatient hip replacement, uses minimally invasive techniques, improved pain management, and better pre opt and post opt education. Surgical techniques use smaller incisions to spare healthy tissue and muscles, for a quicker recovery. Outpatient hip replacement requires communication with your care team, a solid support team at home, and motivation to rehabilitate at home.
Surgical techniques and robotic technology are often used for outpatient hip replacement surgery, offering improved patient outcomes and higher satisfaction among joint replacement recipients. Robotic-assisted surgery has revolutionized hip replacement by improving surgical precision, minimizing tissue damage, and providing personalized surgical procedures. The direct anterior surgical approach in hip replacement accesses the hip joint from the front, moving aside muscles and ligaments to perform the hip replacement. Compared to traditional hip replacement, this approach minimizes damage to healthy tissue, helping expedite recovery at home.
What Are the Benefits of Same-Day Hip Replacement Surgery?
Comfort and Convenience: Patients can enjoy returning to the comfort of their own bed and the familiar surroundings of your home.
Reduced Hospital Costs: Limiting long hospital overnight stays will also limit the extra expenses and fees on your medical bills.
Lower Complication Risks: By returning home earlier can help reduce the risks of infections.
Quicker Recovery: Patients can recover more quickly following their procedure.
The days of prolonged hospital stays are now a thing of the past for many vibrant and healthy individuals choosing the convenience of same-day hip replacement. This innovative approach not only minimizes disruption to daily life, but also allows patients to return to the comfort of their homes shortly after the procedure.
AUTHOR: Charles Claps, DO is a board-certified fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in robotic assisted joint replacement surgery at Resurgens Orthopaedics in Atlanta. Dr. Claps is an industry leader in Mako Robotic Assisted Hip and Knee replacement across Georgia, and an active member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics.