How long can patients expect to be hospitalized after surgery?
How long can patients expect to be hospitalized after surgery?
Hospital stays generally range from two to five days for total knee replacement and two to six days for total hip replacement. The new minimally invasive procedures being performed by our surgeons typically get our patients out of the hospital sooner, with less pain and a faster overall recovery. On occasion, patients may be admitted to a rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility after being discharged from the hospital. However, our goal is to eliminate the need for such interim care. Through the preoperative education , combined with physical therapy and home health services, most of our patients return to everyday activities within a one or two.