3 benefits of outpatient knee and hip replacements

 
Washington, D.C.-based MedStar Washington Hospital Center outlined the benefits of outpatient knee and hip replacement on their blog.

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Here are the insights they shared:

1. The benefits of outpatient joint replacement include lower pain levels without multiple hospital vital checks.

2. Patients experience fewer falls after surgery.

3. Outpatient total joint replacement is less expensive than inpatient, and also decreases rehabilitation times for patients.

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