Dr. Harpal (Paul) Khanuja, Chief of Joint Replacement Surgery in the Department of Orthopaedics, answers common questions about outpatient hip and knee replacement surgeries. #HipReplacement #KneeReplacement #JohnsHopkins https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/ortho
Learn more about the below questions in this video.
1. What is considered outpatient surgery?
2. Who is a candidate for outpatient hip or knee replacement?
3. What is the difference between outpatient hip or knee replacement compared to inpatient hip or knee replacement?
4. What is recovery like for outpatient hip or knee replacement?
5. Is Physical Therapy needed following outpatient hip or knee replacement?
6. What support do I need to consider at home following an outpatient replacement?
7. When will I be able to start physical activities or driving after outpatient knee or hip replacement?
To learn more, visit hopkinsmedicine.org/ortho or to schedule an appointment, call 443-997-2663.
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