Outpatient Total Hip & Knee Replacement Program

What Is Outpatient Joint Replacement?

Outpatient joint replacement is an advanced surgical approach that allows patients to undergo total hip or total knee replacement and return home the same day of surgery. Using modern surgical techniques, minimally invasive approaches, advanced pain management, and coordinated post-operative care, patients can safely recover in the comfort of their own home rather than staying overnight in the hospital.

Our outpatient program is built around a comprehensive care pathway that begins well before surgery and continues through recovery. Patients receive preoperative education, individualized surgical planning, and a structured rehabilitation plan to support a smooth and successful outcome.

Benefits of Outpatient Total Hip and Knee Replacement

Outpatient joint replacement offers many advantages for the right patient, including:

Same-Day Discharge:

Recover at home with familiar surroundings and loved ones.

Lower Risk of Infection:

Reduced exposure to hospital-based infections.

Faster Recovery:

Early mobilization and focused rehabilitation promote quicker return to daily activities.

Improved Pain Control:

Multimodal pain management strategies reduce reliance on opioids.

Personalized Care:

A streamlined, patient-centered approach with coordinated care teams.

Cost-Effective:

Often associated with lower overall healthcare costs compared to inpatient surgery.

High Patient Satisfaction:

Many patients prefer recovering at home with professional support.

Who Is a Candidate for Outpatient Joint Replacement?

Outpatient joint replacement is not for everyone, but many patients qualify. Ideal candidates typically:

  • Are in generally good health with well-controlled medical conditions
  • Have a body mass index (BMI) within an acceptable range
  • Do not have significant heart, lung, or uncontrolled chronic conditions
  • Are motivated and able to actively participate in rehabilitation
  • Have a safe home environment with support from a caregiver
  • Can walk independently or with minimal assistance prior to surgery
Each patient is carefully evaluated by the surgical team to ensure outpatient joint replacement is a safe and appropriate option. If outpatient surgery is not recommended, inpatient joint replacement options are available.
Specialists
Dr. Sarkis Bedikian
Orthopaedic Surgeon/Hip & Knee Specialist
MidAmerica’s orthopaedic surgeon and hip & knee specialist, Dr. Sarkis Bedikian, specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery. He has received honors and awards including recognition for medical leadership and induction into academic honor societies. Dr. Bedikian’s goal is to return his patients to a full, active lifestyle, striving to dramatically improve their overall quality of life.
Dr. Adam F. Meisel
Sports Medicine/Arthroscopy Specialist
MidAmerica’s Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Specialist Dr. Adam F. Meisel strives to help his patients regain and maintain their active lifestyles—from high level competitive athletes, to the recreational weekend warrior—by offering both operative and non-operative approaches to treatment. He feels it is important to stay on the cutting edge of medicine in order to provide the best possible care for his patients.
Dr. Kevin Lindsay-Rivera
Orthopaedic Surgeon/Adult Reconstruction/Hip & Knee Replacement
MidAmerica’s Orthopaedic Surgeon and Hip & Knee Replacement specialist Dr. Kevin Lindsay-Rivera believes wholeheartedly in gathering the story of your hip or knee pain and discussing both nonoperative and operative treatments for your pain with you. His practice focuses on reviewing the latest treatment options for your hip or knee pain and getting you back to what you enjoy in life!

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