Is Outpatient Hip Replacement Right for You? What Patients Should Know
A decade ago, the idea of going home the same day as a hip replacement would have seemed far-fetched to most patients and surgeons alike. Today it is not only possible but increasingly common, and for the right candidates it produces outcomes that compare favorably with traditional inpatient stays. The shift has been driven by advances in surgical technique, anesthesia, and implant technology working together in ways that were not available even recently.
