Same day knee replacement surgery, also known as outpatient knee replacement, is a surgical procedure tailored to ensure the entire procedure and hospital stay does not last for more than 24 hours. The goal of knee replacement surgery is to relieve pain, restore mobility and get you back to your normal activities.
Same day knee replacement, which is performed under either general or regional anaesthesia, is recommended for individuals with arthritis. The patient should also be in overall good health and not have any secondary underlying health conditions that may increase the risks of the surgery.
The recovery after a same day partial knee replacement surgery takes about 6-8 weeks while that of same day total knee replacement takes about 2-3 months. Physical therapy is highly recommended to aid in the healing of the knee after the procedure.