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.
You may be considered as a candidate for an outpatient joint replacement
procedure if:
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Dr. Murphy has determined that you need a joint replacement
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You do not have severe bone loss around the joint
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You have no prior history of open surgery on that joint
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Your weight is proportional to your height
Advantages of the outpatient procedure may include:
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Shorter hospital stay and recovery period
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Reduced postoperative pain
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Increased range of motion after surgery
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Fewer post-operative complications
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Increased patient satisfaction
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Overall improved outcome
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.
For more information, or to make an appointment,
please contact Murphy Wainer Orthopedic Specialists:
(336) 375-2300 or
mwo @ sosbonedocs.com
orthopedic surgeon in Greensboro NC | direct anterior hip replacement | joint arthroscopy | outpatient total joint replacement | sports injuries | acl repair | rotator cuff repair
Orthopedic Care for:
bone fractures
joint injuries
joint sprains
torn ligaments
rheumatoid arthritis
muscle strains
acute back pain
neck pain
sports injuries
musculoskelatal trauma
Specializing in:
orthopedic surgery
total knee replacement
total hip replacement
outpatient joint replacement
minimally invasive surgery
ACL reconstruction
arthroscopy
rotator cuff surgery
non-surgical orthopedics
spine & joint injections
Convenient Locations in:
Randolph County, Guilford County,
Forsyth County, Davidson County, and
areas of Rockingham County and
Alamance County, Greensboro, High
Point, Winston-Salem, Kernersville,
Summerfield, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale,
Colfax, Pleasant Garden, Reidsville,
Browns Summit, Gibsonville, Whitsett,
McLeansville,Julian, Jamestown
and surrounding areas
Dr. Timothy Murphy
Murphy Wainer
Orthopedic Specialists
1130 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: 336.375.2300
Fax: 336.375.2314
mwo @ sosbonedocs.com
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