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Same-Day Surgery / Express Track

At the Sentara OrthoJoint Center®, our orthopedic experts get you back on your feet as quickly as possible. With our unique Same-Day Surgery / Express Track joint replacement program, we offer minimally invasive hip replacement and innovative knee replacement procedures. This means shortened hospital stays and quicker recoveries.

Our program allows you to return home within 24 hours after surgery. Before your procedure, we help you prepare with exercises that strengthen muscles which can shorten recovery time. After surgery, we support you and provide guidance as you continue recovering from the comfort of your home.

 

What Is Same-Day Surgery / Express Track?


Experts at our Sentara OrthoJoint Center® designed the Same-Day Surgery joint replacement program for a shortened hospital stay and faster recovery. We combine several key elements that contribute to our program’s success, including:

  • Orthopedic patient navigators: We connect you with a dedicated orthopedic patient navigator who helps you through the entire process, from pre-op through recovery. Your orthopedic navigator answers your questions, and enables you to prepare for your procedure and recovery.
  • Information and education: We offer several education opportunities to give you details about your upcoming procedure so you feel confident, informed and prepared.
  • Pre-op exercises: Your surgeon will recommend exercises to complete at home in the weeks leading up to your surgery. These exercises strengthen your muscles around the hip or knee joint and allow you to recover more quickly after surgery. By building up your strength, you can speed up the healing process.
  • Minimally invasive surgeries: Our orthopedic surgeons use robotic surgery and minimally invasive techniques that mean fewer incisions and less recovery time. We are proud to offer groundbreaking procedures - including JIFFY HIP® and MAKOplasty® - that allow you to recover faster than ever before. Learn more about knee replacements and hip replacement and resurfacing at Sentara.
  • Focus on mobility: Our goal is to have you up and moving on the day of your surgery. Our patients typically undergo surgery in the morning and go home that afternoon or the next day. By encouraging you to get on your feet as quickly as possible after surgery, we decrease recovery time, relieve pain and stiffness and help you feel better faster.
  • Support team: We encourage family members and friends to be involved in the entire process. We work closely with you and your chosen "Coach" to maximize your healing and recovery support. We encourage you and your Coach to participate in pre-operative education.

 

To determine if Same-Day Surgery / Express Track is the right option, your surgeon will consider several factors, including your age, overall health and lifestyle.

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