When Jill walked into University Orthopedics' East Bay Surgery Center her hip pain was so bad, she had to use crutches. When she walked out just hours later, that pain was gone. Go along with her as she undergoes same-day hip replacement surgery.
Eric Cohen, MD is one of our surgeons who routinely performs same-day total joint replacement at University Orthopedics' East Bay Surgery Center. Now, he's sharing the successes UOI patients have experienced with other surgeons.
Dr. Eric Cohen describes the bikini incision anterior approach - a unique alternative that provides better healing and a more cosmetically pleasing result.
About one in four adults experience joint pain due to arthritis. Dr. Eric Cohen from University Orthopedics and his patient, Denise, share details on her surgery that may help you or someone you know suffering from knee and hip pain.
Preparing for total hip or knee replacement is much like training to run a marathon. It is important to prepare your muscles and body for the recovery and the physical therapy afterward.
Total hip and knee replacements have come a long way. While still major surgery, the procedures have been fine-tuned, allowing some patients to even go home the same day.
Planning for your joint replacement recovery starts in the weeks leading up to surgery. One of the major pre-op boxes you’ll need to check off your list is “home readiness.”
It has been estimated that by 2026, more than half of all total joint replacement procedures will involve patients going home the same day. That said, same-day surgery requires a high degree of patient readiness.