HIP
KNEE
KNEE
- Hip Injuries and Disorders
- Hip Replacement
- Revision (Redo) Hip Replacement
- Rapid Recovery Hip Replacement
- Hip Fracture
- Anterior Hip Replacement
- Posterior or Lateral Hip Replacement
- Robotic-Assisted Hip Replacement
KNEE
KNEE
KNEE
- Knee Injuries and Disorders
- Total Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Revision Knee Replacement
- Rapid Recovery Knee Replacement
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement
Outpatient joint replacement
Joint replacement was traditionally performed as an inpatient procedure requiring several nights in the hospital. With recent advances, total knee and hip replacement is now being conducted on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to go home the same day of the surgery or within 24 hours. This is made possible with recent advances such as improved perioperative anesthesia, surgical techiques, and initiation of rehabilitation protocols soon after surgery.
Whether or not the surgery is performed in the hospital or in an outpatient setting, the implants and surgical techniques are the same. You will typically be in the recovery area for a few hours and start walking on your new joint immediately with physical therapy and nursing staff. Once your pain is well controlled and you are able to walk safely, most patients will be discharged home that day.
Not every patient is a candidate for outpatient joint replacement. The decision to undergo outpatient joint replacement should be made jointly with your surgeon and family. For those patients who are candidates for outpatient surgery it can provide a streamlined experience and allows you to recover in the comfort of your own home.
Robotic Joint Replacement
Many of our partial, and total knee and hip replacements will be performed by Dr. Tan with the use of a robot. We will first obtain a 3D scan of your unique bony and joint anatomy to create a personalized surgical plan. With the assistance of a robotic arm that is controlled by the surgeon and the individualized surgical plan, the robot will assist in excuting the bony cuts or reaming, and ensuring proper alignment, balance, and positioning. The precision of the robot allows for a predictable patient experience, including a quick recovery, reduced pain, and a return to your desired physical and emotional quality of life and identity.