When can I travel out-of-state after surgery?
Long-distance travel should usually be avoided until at least [...]
By Paul Norio Morton, MD|2021-08-01T08:30:29-10:00August 1, 2021|Anterior Hip Replacement, total knee, Travel|
Does knee replacement require an overnight stay?
Some facilities deem an overnight stay as an “outpatient knee [...]
How will I know if I am safe to go home after my knee replacement?
Your medical history will be carefully evaluated to ensure that [...]
Can I go home on the same day as my knee replacement?
Your surgeon will evaluate your medical history and see if [...]
Do I need a card when I go to the airport? Will I set off the metal detectors?
You do not need a card after your new [...]
Is blistering around my incision normal after knee replacement?
Blistering can be a side effect of the bandages or [...]
Is bruising normal after knee replacement?
Yes. In order to implant your new knee, we have [...]
My friend got a Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machine after surgery. Why didn’t I get one?
These devices have fallen out of favor in the orthopedic [...]
I have numbness on the outside of my knee after my replacement. Is this normal?
During a knee replacement, we cut through the infra-patellar branch [...]
When can I return to work after surgery?
This is a complex question depending on what job [...]