While you may be an ideal candidate for same-day joint replacement at the outset, each case must still meet all of the rigorous postoperative discharge metrics to be released. Just because you are des...
As with all hip and knee replacement surgeries at Mayo Clinic Health System, to be a same-day joint replacement candidate, you must first:
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During hip replacement surgery, a surgeon removes the damaged sections of your hip joint and replaces them with parts usually constructed of metal and very hard plastic. This artificial joint (prosthe...
Knee replacement surgery — also known as knee arthroplasty (ARTH-row-plas-tee) — can help relieve pain and restore function in severely diseased knee joints. The procedure involves cutting...
Damage to your shoulder is painful and limiting. If a shoulder injury or condition is serious enough, a shoulder replacement may be the best option for regaining your mobility and independence.
Some c...