Home the Same Day After Joint Replacement? How We Decide

🌐 More episodes and patient resources: https://thesurgeonunmasked.com 🛠 Recovery products I recommend: https://www.thesurgeonunmasked.com/recovery-essentials — MEND and Polar Products are paid links (I earn a commission); everything else is a plain, non-affiliate link. Can you go home the same day after hip or knee replacement—and how do you decide whether that is right for you? In this episode, I discuss how we plan recovery around the individual patient, including preparation before surgery, support at home, and when hospital or rehabilitation care may be appropriate. Hospitals play an essential role; the goal is to match the recovery setting to your needs. Topics include: • Why many patients now recover at home after joint replacement • How patient preparation and home support shape the discharge plan • The benefits and tradeoffs of different recovery settings • Preparing your home: lighting, fall hazards, bathroom setup, stairs, bed and chair height, meals, and pet safety • Planning for post-anesthesia dizziness and having a contingency plan As a surgeon who had my own knee replaced in 2021, I share both perspectives. Your recovery plan should be made with your surgical team based on your health, progress, and support needs. 📋 RELATED VIDEOS Pre-Surgery Optimization Deep Dive: https://youtu.be/JGdcbCUTuhM Recovery Nutrition — The Evidence That Changed My Mind: https://youtu.be/IheWlGcds9E Home Preparation & Cold Therapy Setup: https://youtu.be/fjyRYUN_u-w 🧪 RECOVERY NUTRITION (Evidence-Based) Three placebo-controlled trials in real total knee replacement patients changed my thinking on targeted amino acid supplementation. I break down the research in the nutrition video linked above. Mend Joint Replacement — 10% off applies automatically at checkout: https://mend.me/discount/GETREADY10?redirect=/products/medical-food-joint-replacement&sca_ref=11197491.HxgzLA2vAdG. I earn a commission on MEND purchases made through my links or code. Disclosure: OrthoLoneStar has an ownership stake in MEND Nutrition. I am an owner and partner in Texas Orthopedics, which is a division of OrthoLoneStar. Disclosure: This is an affiliate link. If you use it, I may earn a commission—but you also get 10% off. My goal is always to teach the evidence so you can make your own informed decision. ❄️ COLD THERAPY FOR RECOVERY I cover cold therapy setup in detail in the preparation video above. Polar Products has extended a 10% discount sitewide for our viewers. 10% off anything sitewide with code TSU10: https://www.polarproducts.com/polarshop/pc/Polar-Active-Ice-3-0-Knee-Joint-Cold-Therapy-System-9-Quart-Cooling-Reservoir-p455703.htm. I earn a commission when you purchase using my referral link or code TSU10. You can choose any product or retailer; your care does not depend on buying through me. ⚠️ Medical Disclaimer This video is for education only and is not medical advice. Your surgeon's protocol and your specific medical situation should always guide your care. 🔔 If this helped, please subscribe and share it with someone preparing for joint replacement surgery. #hipreplacement #kneereplacement #jointreplacement #outpatientsurgery #orthopedics #ambulatorysurgery #recoverytips #surgerytips #fallprevention #patienteducation