\uc774 \uc591\uc2dd\uc744 \uc81c\ucd9c\ud568\uc73c\ub85c\uc368 \uadc0\ud558\ub294 Paul Morton, MD, 1441 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 2020, Honolulu, HI 96814, https:\/\/www.doctormorton.com\/\uc73c\ub85c\ubd80\ud130 \ub9c8\ucf00\ud305 \uc774\uba54\uc77c\uc744 \ubc1b\ub294 \ub370 \ub3d9\uc758\ud558\uac8c \ub429\ub2c8\ub2e4. \ubaa8\ub4e0 \uc774\uba54\uc77c \ud558\ub2e8\uc5d0 \uc788\ub294 SafeUnsubscrube\u00ae \ub9c1\ud06c\ub97c \uc0ac\uc6a9\ud558\uc5ec \uc5b8\uc81c\ub4e0\uc9c0 \uc774\uba54\uc77c \uc218\uc2e0 \ub3d9\uc758\ub97c \ucde8\uc18c\ud560 \uc218 \uc788\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4. \uc774\uba54\uc77c\uc740 Constant Contact<\/a>\uc5d0 \uc758\ud574 \uc11c\ube44\uc2a4\ub429\ub2c8\ub2e4.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/form><\/div><\/div><\/div>Choose Dr. Morton as your Joint Replacement Surgeon<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nExperienced Orthopedic Surgeon<\/a><\/li>\nMost Surgeries Are Same-Day, Outpatient surgeries<\/a><\/li>\nHigh success rate in treating knee pain and arthritis<\/a><\/li>\nMinimally invasive incision<\/a>, smaller incisions<\/li>\nPreoperative Pain-Reducing Blocks<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\nPerforms both Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement<\/a><\/strong> and Partial Knee Replacements<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\nLess soft-tissue dissection<\/li>\nRobotic technology<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\nMore accurate implant positioning<\/li>\nLess Postoperative Pain<\/li>\nTourniquet-less Knee Replacement<\/b><\/a><\/li>\nFellowship-trained<\/strong><\/a> and specialist in hip and knee replacements<\/li>\nTakes care of revision knee replacements and complex joint replacements<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons estimates that roughly half a million people in the United States will need joint replacement surgery this year. Knee and hip replacements are common procedures, but they can be difficult for patients to recover from. Rapid Recovery<\/a> Joint Replacement is an innovative surgical process that helps patients return to their lives faster after joint replacement surgery by reducing post-operative pain and speeding up rehabilitation time. Dr. Morton<\/a> provides a comprehensive program to ensure the best outcome from your joint replacement.<\/p>\nTraditionally, patients required a 3 – 5 day stay in the hospital after joint replacement. Now, the majority of patients are able to go home on the day of surgery<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>[toc]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div>Preoperative Workup<\/h3>\nNot all patients are the same. Each patient presents with a different history of pain, trauma<\/a>, medical history, and surgical situation. The Rapid Recovery<\/a> Joint Replacement Protocol takes into account each patient’s individual situation and provides a personalized plan. Patients who use nicotine<\/strong> <\/a>are advised to quit, patients with a high body mass index<\/a><\/strong> are encouraged to lose weight, and medical problems are optimized before surgery. Talk about<\/a> your individual situation with Dr. Morton<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nAt the institution where your surgery will be performed, you will be encouraged to visit the joint replacement class<\/strong>. During this class, you will be prepared with knowledge regarding preparation for surgery, finding a caretaker, medications before and after surgery, managing pain during recovery<\/a>, starting rehabilitation exercises, and more. The Joint Replacement Class is important because it can help prepare you for life after surgery.<\/p>\nYou will also be encouraged to have your medical history optimized prior to surgery. You will visit with either your PCP or a preoperative clinic to review your medical history. Any additional workup, particularly with a cardiologist may be required.<\/p>\nPatients are encouraged to visit with their physical therapist for a pre-operative physical therapy session. You may also use your My Mobility app <\/a>for some exercises that will prepare you for a faster recovery<\/a>.<\/p>\nFinally, you will have a pre-operative visit in Dr. Morton’s clinic to review what to expect during surgery<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Morning of Surgery<\/h3>\nOn the morning of your surgery, you will meet your anesthesiologist. You will have the opportunity to ask any last-minute questions with Dr. Morton<\/a>. If you are to undergo a spinal or anesthetic block<\/a><\/strong>, these will be performed prior to surgical start. This allows for less general anesthetic medications and a quicker wake-up time.<\/p>\nBefore your surgery, several medications<\/strong> <\/a>will be given to you to limit the pain felt by you while you are asleep. These medications include anti-nausea medications, anti-inflammatory, and non-narcotic pain medications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Surgical Procedure<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses the latest techniques. This includes robotic surgery<\/a><\/strong> to improve precision and personalization of your implants and minimally invasive surgery<\/a><\/strong> with smaller incisions. Patients who are candidates for a partial knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> often have quicker recoveries than a total knee replacement<\/a>. Dr. Morton<\/a> usually performs tourniquet-less knee replacements<\/a><\/strong>, which reduces pain for patients after knee replacement<\/a>. Anterior hip replacements <\/a><\/strong>provide a faster recovery<\/a> compared to the traditional posterior hip approach and does not require post-operative limitations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Wound Management<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses special wound management<\/a><\/strong> techniques that do not use sutures or staples. This helps with rapid healing of the skin and is less traumatizing. There is a lower risk of superficial infection when these sutures or staples are avoided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Post Operative Recovery Unit<\/h3>\nAfter you recover from the effects of general anesthesia<\/a>, you will be encouraged to work with a physical therapist. The goal is to be able to get home safely. You will have the opportunity to see if you can climb stairs safely (as needed) or if you can mobilize with a walker safely. Your coach who will help care for you at home will be able to practice with you at the hospital or surgery center to see if they will be able to help you safely at home. Your nurse and anesthesiologist will make sure that you are medically safe to be discharged home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Discharge from Hospital<\/h3>\nIf it is not safe yet to return home, you may be kept one to three nights until you are recovered well enough to return to activity at home safely. There are many options for an extended stay after surgery<\/a><\/strong> including hospital, acute care, a rehabilitation hospital, or a skilled nursing facility.<\/p>\nIf you are returning home, we will set you up with outpatient physical therapy or home physical therapy. Home therapy is beneficial as these therapists can provide therapy within the comfort of your own home. Outpatient physical therapy has additional equipment that you can use to help further your strength and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Pain Control After Surgery<\/h3>\nYou will be provided with various medications to help with your pain<\/a><\/strong>. These medications include:<\/p>\n\nTylenol 650mg daily<\/li>\nCelebrex 200mg twice a day or Meloxicam 15mg daily<\/li>\nAspirin 81mg daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd, some opioid medications as needed:<\/p>\n\nTramadol 50mg for mild pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 5mg for moderate pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 10mg for severe pain as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe goal of this protocol is to minimize the number of opioid medications needed after surgery.<\/p>\nYou may be provided with an ice machine that can reduce your discomfort after surgery. The ice machine pumps cold water around your knee replacement<\/a>. Similarly, you may use ice packs to reduce the pain.<\/p>\nCompression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons estimates that roughly half a million people in the United States will need joint replacement surgery this year. Knee and hip replacements are common procedures, but they can be difficult for patients to recover from. Rapid Recovery<\/a> Joint Replacement is an innovative surgical process that helps patients return to their lives faster after joint replacement surgery by reducing post-operative pain and speeding up rehabilitation time. Dr. Morton<\/a> provides a comprehensive program to ensure the best outcome from your joint replacement.<\/p>\nTraditionally, patients required a 3 – 5 day stay in the hospital after joint replacement. Now, the majority of patients are able to go home on the day of surgery<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>[toc]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div>Preoperative Workup<\/h3>\nNot all patients are the same. Each patient presents with a different history of pain, trauma<\/a>, medical history, and surgical situation. The Rapid Recovery<\/a> Joint Replacement Protocol takes into account each patient’s individual situation and provides a personalized plan. Patients who use nicotine<\/strong> <\/a>are advised to quit, patients with a high body mass index<\/a><\/strong> are encouraged to lose weight, and medical problems are optimized before surgery. Talk about<\/a> your individual situation with Dr. Morton<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nAt the institution where your surgery will be performed, you will be encouraged to visit the joint replacement class<\/strong>. During this class, you will be prepared with knowledge regarding preparation for surgery, finding a caretaker, medications before and after surgery, managing pain during recovery<\/a>, starting rehabilitation exercises, and more. The Joint Replacement Class is important because it can help prepare you for life after surgery.<\/p>\nYou will also be encouraged to have your medical history optimized prior to surgery. You will visit with either your PCP or a preoperative clinic to review your medical history. Any additional workup, particularly with a cardiologist may be required.<\/p>\nPatients are encouraged to visit with their physical therapist for a pre-operative physical therapy session. You may also use your My Mobility app <\/a>for some exercises that will prepare you for a faster recovery<\/a>.<\/p>\nFinally, you will have a pre-operative visit in Dr. Morton’s clinic to review what to expect during surgery<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Morning of Surgery<\/h3>\nOn the morning of your surgery, you will meet your anesthesiologist. You will have the opportunity to ask any last-minute questions with Dr. Morton<\/a>. If you are to undergo a spinal or anesthetic block<\/a><\/strong>, these will be performed prior to surgical start. This allows for less general anesthetic medications and a quicker wake-up time.<\/p>\nBefore your surgery, several medications<\/strong> <\/a>will be given to you to limit the pain felt by you while you are asleep. These medications include anti-nausea medications, anti-inflammatory, and non-narcotic pain medications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Surgical Procedure<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses the latest techniques. This includes robotic surgery<\/a><\/strong> to improve precision and personalization of your implants and minimally invasive surgery<\/a><\/strong> with smaller incisions. Patients who are candidates for a partial knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> often have quicker recoveries than a total knee replacement<\/a>. Dr. Morton<\/a> usually performs tourniquet-less knee replacements<\/a><\/strong>, which reduces pain for patients after knee replacement<\/a>. Anterior hip replacements <\/a><\/strong>provide a faster recovery<\/a> compared to the traditional posterior hip approach and does not require post-operative limitations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Wound Management<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses special wound management<\/a><\/strong> techniques that do not use sutures or staples. This helps with rapid healing of the skin and is less traumatizing. There is a lower risk of superficial infection when these sutures or staples are avoided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Post Operative Recovery Unit<\/h3>\nAfter you recover from the effects of general anesthesia<\/a>, you will be encouraged to work with a physical therapist. The goal is to be able to get home safely. You will have the opportunity to see if you can climb stairs safely (as needed) or if you can mobilize with a walker safely. Your coach who will help care for you at home will be able to practice with you at the hospital or surgery center to see if they will be able to help you safely at home. Your nurse and anesthesiologist will make sure that you are medically safe to be discharged home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Discharge from Hospital<\/h3>\nIf it is not safe yet to return home, you may be kept one to three nights until you are recovered well enough to return to activity at home safely. There are many options for an extended stay after surgery<\/a><\/strong> including hospital, acute care, a rehabilitation hospital, or a skilled nursing facility.<\/p>\nIf you are returning home, we will set you up with outpatient physical therapy or home physical therapy. Home therapy is beneficial as these therapists can provide therapy within the comfort of your own home. Outpatient physical therapy has additional equipment that you can use to help further your strength and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Pain Control After Surgery<\/h3>\nYou will be provided with various medications to help with your pain<\/a><\/strong>. These medications include:<\/p>\n\nTylenol 650mg daily<\/li>\nCelebrex 200mg twice a day or Meloxicam 15mg daily<\/li>\nAspirin 81mg daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd, some opioid medications as needed:<\/p>\n\nTramadol 50mg for mild pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 5mg for moderate pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 10mg for severe pain as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe goal of this protocol is to minimize the number of opioid medications needed after surgery.<\/p>\nYou may be provided with an ice machine that can reduce your discomfort after surgery. The ice machine pumps cold water around your knee replacement<\/a>. Similarly, you may use ice packs to reduce the pain.<\/p>\nCompression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Traditionally, patients required a 3 – 5 day stay in the hospital after joint replacement. Now, the majority of patients are able to go home on the day of surgery<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>[toc]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div>Preoperative Workup<\/h3>\nNot all patients are the same. Each patient presents with a different history of pain, trauma<\/a>, medical history, and surgical situation. The Rapid Recovery<\/a> Joint Replacement Protocol takes into account each patient’s individual situation and provides a personalized plan. Patients who use nicotine<\/strong> <\/a>are advised to quit, patients with a high body mass index<\/a><\/strong> are encouraged to lose weight, and medical problems are optimized before surgery. Talk about<\/a> your individual situation with Dr. Morton<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nAt the institution where your surgery will be performed, you will be encouraged to visit the joint replacement class<\/strong>. During this class, you will be prepared with knowledge regarding preparation for surgery, finding a caretaker, medications before and after surgery, managing pain during recovery<\/a>, starting rehabilitation exercises, and more. The Joint Replacement Class is important because it can help prepare you for life after surgery.<\/p>\nYou will also be encouraged to have your medical history optimized prior to surgery. You will visit with either your PCP or a preoperative clinic to review your medical history. Any additional workup, particularly with a cardiologist may be required.<\/p>\nPatients are encouraged to visit with their physical therapist for a pre-operative physical therapy session. You may also use your My Mobility app <\/a>for some exercises that will prepare you for a faster recovery<\/a>.<\/p>\nFinally, you will have a pre-operative visit in Dr. Morton’s clinic to review what to expect during surgery<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Morning of Surgery<\/h3>\nOn the morning of your surgery, you will meet your anesthesiologist. You will have the opportunity to ask any last-minute questions with Dr. Morton<\/a>. If you are to undergo a spinal or anesthetic block<\/a><\/strong>, these will be performed prior to surgical start. This allows for less general anesthetic medications and a quicker wake-up time.<\/p>\nBefore your surgery, several medications<\/strong> <\/a>will be given to you to limit the pain felt by you while you are asleep. These medications include anti-nausea medications, anti-inflammatory, and non-narcotic pain medications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Surgical Procedure<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses the latest techniques. This includes robotic surgery<\/a><\/strong> to improve precision and personalization of your implants and minimally invasive surgery<\/a><\/strong> with smaller incisions. Patients who are candidates for a partial knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> often have quicker recoveries than a total knee replacement<\/a>. Dr. Morton<\/a> usually performs tourniquet-less knee replacements<\/a><\/strong>, which reduces pain for patients after knee replacement<\/a>. Anterior hip replacements <\/a><\/strong>provide a faster recovery<\/a> compared to the traditional posterior hip approach and does not require post-operative limitations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Wound Management<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses special wound management<\/a><\/strong> techniques that do not use sutures or staples. This helps with rapid healing of the skin and is less traumatizing. There is a lower risk of superficial infection when these sutures or staples are avoided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Post Operative Recovery Unit<\/h3>\nAfter you recover from the effects of general anesthesia<\/a>, you will be encouraged to work with a physical therapist. The goal is to be able to get home safely. You will have the opportunity to see if you can climb stairs safely (as needed) or if you can mobilize with a walker safely. Your coach who will help care for you at home will be able to practice with you at the hospital or surgery center to see if they will be able to help you safely at home. Your nurse and anesthesiologist will make sure that you are medically safe to be discharged home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Discharge from Hospital<\/h3>\nIf it is not safe yet to return home, you may be kept one to three nights until you are recovered well enough to return to activity at home safely. There are many options for an extended stay after surgery<\/a><\/strong> including hospital, acute care, a rehabilitation hospital, or a skilled nursing facility.<\/p>\nIf you are returning home, we will set you up with outpatient physical therapy or home physical therapy. Home therapy is beneficial as these therapists can provide therapy within the comfort of your own home. Outpatient physical therapy has additional equipment that you can use to help further your strength and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Pain Control After Surgery<\/h3>\nYou will be provided with various medications to help with your pain<\/a><\/strong>. These medications include:<\/p>\n\nTylenol 650mg daily<\/li>\nCelebrex 200mg twice a day or Meloxicam 15mg daily<\/li>\nAspirin 81mg daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd, some opioid medications as needed:<\/p>\n\nTramadol 50mg for mild pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 5mg for moderate pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 10mg for severe pain as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe goal of this protocol is to minimize the number of opioid medications needed after surgery.<\/p>\nYou may be provided with an ice machine that can reduce your discomfort after surgery. The ice machine pumps cold water around your knee replacement<\/a>. Similarly, you may use ice packs to reduce the pain.<\/p>\nCompression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Not all patients are the same. Each patient presents with a different history of pain, trauma<\/a>, medical history, and surgical situation. The Rapid Recovery<\/a> Joint Replacement Protocol takes into account each patient’s individual situation and provides a personalized plan. Patients who use nicotine<\/strong> <\/a>are advised to quit, patients with a high body mass index<\/a><\/strong> are encouraged to lose weight, and medical problems are optimized before surgery. Talk about<\/a> your individual situation with Dr. Morton<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nAt the institution where your surgery will be performed, you will be encouraged to visit the joint replacement class<\/strong>. During this class, you will be prepared with knowledge regarding preparation for surgery, finding a caretaker, medications before and after surgery, managing pain during recovery<\/a>, starting rehabilitation exercises, and more. The Joint Replacement Class is important because it can help prepare you for life after surgery.<\/p>\nYou will also be encouraged to have your medical history optimized prior to surgery. You will visit with either your PCP or a preoperative clinic to review your medical history. Any additional workup, particularly with a cardiologist may be required.<\/p>\nPatients are encouraged to visit with their physical therapist for a pre-operative physical therapy session. You may also use your My Mobility app <\/a>for some exercises that will prepare you for a faster recovery<\/a>.<\/p>\nFinally, you will have a pre-operative visit in Dr. Morton’s clinic to review what to expect during surgery<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Morning of Surgery<\/h3>\nOn the morning of your surgery, you will meet your anesthesiologist. You will have the opportunity to ask any last-minute questions with Dr. Morton<\/a>. If you are to undergo a spinal or anesthetic block<\/a><\/strong>, these will be performed prior to surgical start. This allows for less general anesthetic medications and a quicker wake-up time.<\/p>\nBefore your surgery, several medications<\/strong> <\/a>will be given to you to limit the pain felt by you while you are asleep. These medications include anti-nausea medications, anti-inflammatory, and non-narcotic pain medications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Surgical Procedure<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses the latest techniques. This includes robotic surgery<\/a><\/strong> to improve precision and personalization of your implants and minimally invasive surgery<\/a><\/strong> with smaller incisions. Patients who are candidates for a partial knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> often have quicker recoveries than a total knee replacement<\/a>. Dr. Morton<\/a> usually performs tourniquet-less knee replacements<\/a><\/strong>, which reduces pain for patients after knee replacement<\/a>. Anterior hip replacements <\/a><\/strong>provide a faster recovery<\/a> compared to the traditional posterior hip approach and does not require post-operative limitations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Wound Management<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses special wound management<\/a><\/strong> techniques that do not use sutures or staples. This helps with rapid healing of the skin and is less traumatizing. There is a lower risk of superficial infection when these sutures or staples are avoided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Post Operative Recovery Unit<\/h3>\nAfter you recover from the effects of general anesthesia<\/a>, you will be encouraged to work with a physical therapist. The goal is to be able to get home safely. You will have the opportunity to see if you can climb stairs safely (as needed) or if you can mobilize with a walker safely. Your coach who will help care for you at home will be able to practice with you at the hospital or surgery center to see if they will be able to help you safely at home. Your nurse and anesthesiologist will make sure that you are medically safe to be discharged home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Discharge from Hospital<\/h3>\nIf it is not safe yet to return home, you may be kept one to three nights until you are recovered well enough to return to activity at home safely. There are many options for an extended stay after surgery<\/a><\/strong> including hospital, acute care, a rehabilitation hospital, or a skilled nursing facility.<\/p>\nIf you are returning home, we will set you up with outpatient physical therapy or home physical therapy. Home therapy is beneficial as these therapists can provide therapy within the comfort of your own home. Outpatient physical therapy has additional equipment that you can use to help further your strength and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Pain Control After Surgery<\/h3>\nYou will be provided with various medications to help with your pain<\/a><\/strong>. These medications include:<\/p>\n\nTylenol 650mg daily<\/li>\nCelebrex 200mg twice a day or Meloxicam 15mg daily<\/li>\nAspirin 81mg daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd, some opioid medications as needed:<\/p>\n\nTramadol 50mg for mild pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 5mg for moderate pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 10mg for severe pain as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe goal of this protocol is to minimize the number of opioid medications needed after surgery.<\/p>\nYou may be provided with an ice machine that can reduce your discomfort after surgery. The ice machine pumps cold water around your knee replacement<\/a>. Similarly, you may use ice packs to reduce the pain.<\/p>\nCompression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
At the institution where your surgery will be performed, you will be encouraged to visit the joint replacement class<\/strong>. During this class, you will be prepared with knowledge regarding preparation for surgery, finding a caretaker, medications before and after surgery, managing pain during recovery<\/a>, starting rehabilitation exercises, and more. The Joint Replacement Class is important because it can help prepare you for life after surgery.<\/p>\nYou will also be encouraged to have your medical history optimized prior to surgery. You will visit with either your PCP or a preoperative clinic to review your medical history. Any additional workup, particularly with a cardiologist may be required.<\/p>\nPatients are encouraged to visit with their physical therapist for a pre-operative physical therapy session. You may also use your My Mobility app <\/a>for some exercises that will prepare you for a faster recovery<\/a>.<\/p>\nFinally, you will have a pre-operative visit in Dr. Morton’s clinic to review what to expect during surgery<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Morning of Surgery<\/h3>\nOn the morning of your surgery, you will meet your anesthesiologist. You will have the opportunity to ask any last-minute questions with Dr. Morton<\/a>. If you are to undergo a spinal or anesthetic block<\/a><\/strong>, these will be performed prior to surgical start. This allows for less general anesthetic medications and a quicker wake-up time.<\/p>\nBefore your surgery, several medications<\/strong> <\/a>will be given to you to limit the pain felt by you while you are asleep. These medications include anti-nausea medications, anti-inflammatory, and non-narcotic pain medications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Surgical Procedure<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses the latest techniques. This includes robotic surgery<\/a><\/strong> to improve precision and personalization of your implants and minimally invasive surgery<\/a><\/strong> with smaller incisions. Patients who are candidates for a partial knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> often have quicker recoveries than a total knee replacement<\/a>. Dr. Morton<\/a> usually performs tourniquet-less knee replacements<\/a><\/strong>, which reduces pain for patients after knee replacement<\/a>. Anterior hip replacements <\/a><\/strong>provide a faster recovery<\/a> compared to the traditional posterior hip approach and does not require post-operative limitations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Wound Management<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses special wound management<\/a><\/strong> techniques that do not use sutures or staples. This helps with rapid healing of the skin and is less traumatizing. There is a lower risk of superficial infection when these sutures or staples are avoided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Post Operative Recovery Unit<\/h3>\nAfter you recover from the effects of general anesthesia<\/a>, you will be encouraged to work with a physical therapist. The goal is to be able to get home safely. You will have the opportunity to see if you can climb stairs safely (as needed) or if you can mobilize with a walker safely. Your coach who will help care for you at home will be able to practice with you at the hospital or surgery center to see if they will be able to help you safely at home. Your nurse and anesthesiologist will make sure that you are medically safe to be discharged home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Discharge from Hospital<\/h3>\nIf it is not safe yet to return home, you may be kept one to three nights until you are recovered well enough to return to activity at home safely. There are many options for an extended stay after surgery<\/a><\/strong> including hospital, acute care, a rehabilitation hospital, or a skilled nursing facility.<\/p>\nIf you are returning home, we will set you up with outpatient physical therapy or home physical therapy. Home therapy is beneficial as these therapists can provide therapy within the comfort of your own home. Outpatient physical therapy has additional equipment that you can use to help further your strength and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Pain Control After Surgery<\/h3>\nYou will be provided with various medications to help with your pain<\/a><\/strong>. These medications include:<\/p>\n\nTylenol 650mg daily<\/li>\nCelebrex 200mg twice a day or Meloxicam 15mg daily<\/li>\nAspirin 81mg daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd, some opioid medications as needed:<\/p>\n\nTramadol 50mg for mild pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 5mg for moderate pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 10mg for severe pain as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe goal of this protocol is to minimize the number of opioid medications needed after surgery.<\/p>\nYou may be provided with an ice machine that can reduce your discomfort after surgery. The ice machine pumps cold water around your knee replacement<\/a>. Similarly, you may use ice packs to reduce the pain.<\/p>\nCompression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
You will also be encouraged to have your medical history optimized prior to surgery. You will visit with either your PCP or a preoperative clinic to review your medical history. Any additional workup, particularly with a cardiologist may be required.<\/p>\n
Patients are encouraged to visit with their physical therapist for a pre-operative physical therapy session. You may also use your My Mobility app <\/a>for some exercises that will prepare you for a faster recovery<\/a>.<\/p>\nFinally, you will have a pre-operative visit in Dr. Morton’s clinic to review what to expect during surgery<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Morning of Surgery<\/h3>\nOn the morning of your surgery, you will meet your anesthesiologist. You will have the opportunity to ask any last-minute questions with Dr. Morton<\/a>. If you are to undergo a spinal or anesthetic block<\/a><\/strong>, these will be performed prior to surgical start. This allows for less general anesthetic medications and a quicker wake-up time.<\/p>\nBefore your surgery, several medications<\/strong> <\/a>will be given to you to limit the pain felt by you while you are asleep. These medications include anti-nausea medications, anti-inflammatory, and non-narcotic pain medications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Surgical Procedure<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses the latest techniques. This includes robotic surgery<\/a><\/strong> to improve precision and personalization of your implants and minimally invasive surgery<\/a><\/strong> with smaller incisions. Patients who are candidates for a partial knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> often have quicker recoveries than a total knee replacement<\/a>. Dr. Morton<\/a> usually performs tourniquet-less knee replacements<\/a><\/strong>, which reduces pain for patients after knee replacement<\/a>. Anterior hip replacements <\/a><\/strong>provide a faster recovery<\/a> compared to the traditional posterior hip approach and does not require post-operative limitations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Wound Management<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses special wound management<\/a><\/strong> techniques that do not use sutures or staples. This helps with rapid healing of the skin and is less traumatizing. There is a lower risk of superficial infection when these sutures or staples are avoided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Post Operative Recovery Unit<\/h3>\nAfter you recover from the effects of general anesthesia<\/a>, you will be encouraged to work with a physical therapist. The goal is to be able to get home safely. You will have the opportunity to see if you can climb stairs safely (as needed) or if you can mobilize with a walker safely. Your coach who will help care for you at home will be able to practice with you at the hospital or surgery center to see if they will be able to help you safely at home. Your nurse and anesthesiologist will make sure that you are medically safe to be discharged home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Discharge from Hospital<\/h3>\nIf it is not safe yet to return home, you may be kept one to three nights until you are recovered well enough to return to activity at home safely. There are many options for an extended stay after surgery<\/a><\/strong> including hospital, acute care, a rehabilitation hospital, or a skilled nursing facility.<\/p>\nIf you are returning home, we will set you up with outpatient physical therapy or home physical therapy. Home therapy is beneficial as these therapists can provide therapy within the comfort of your own home. Outpatient physical therapy has additional equipment that you can use to help further your strength and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Pain Control After Surgery<\/h3>\nYou will be provided with various medications to help with your pain<\/a><\/strong>. These medications include:<\/p>\n\nTylenol 650mg daily<\/li>\nCelebrex 200mg twice a day or Meloxicam 15mg daily<\/li>\nAspirin 81mg daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd, some opioid medications as needed:<\/p>\n\nTramadol 50mg for mild pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 5mg for moderate pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 10mg for severe pain as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe goal of this protocol is to minimize the number of opioid medications needed after surgery.<\/p>\nYou may be provided with an ice machine that can reduce your discomfort after surgery. The ice machine pumps cold water around your knee replacement<\/a>. Similarly, you may use ice packs to reduce the pain.<\/p>\nCompression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Finally, you will have a pre-operative visit in Dr. Morton’s clinic to review what to expect during surgery<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
On the morning of your surgery, you will meet your anesthesiologist. You will have the opportunity to ask any last-minute questions with Dr. Morton<\/a>. If you are to undergo a spinal or anesthetic block<\/a><\/strong>, these will be performed prior to surgical start. This allows for less general anesthetic medications and a quicker wake-up time.<\/p>\nBefore your surgery, several medications<\/strong> <\/a>will be given to you to limit the pain felt by you while you are asleep. These medications include anti-nausea medications, anti-inflammatory, and non-narcotic pain medications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Surgical Procedure<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses the latest techniques. This includes robotic surgery<\/a><\/strong> to improve precision and personalization of your implants and minimally invasive surgery<\/a><\/strong> with smaller incisions. Patients who are candidates for a partial knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> often have quicker recoveries than a total knee replacement<\/a>. Dr. Morton<\/a> usually performs tourniquet-less knee replacements<\/a><\/strong>, which reduces pain for patients after knee replacement<\/a>. Anterior hip replacements <\/a><\/strong>provide a faster recovery<\/a> compared to the traditional posterior hip approach and does not require post-operative limitations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Wound Management<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses special wound management<\/a><\/strong> techniques that do not use sutures or staples. This helps with rapid healing of the skin and is less traumatizing. There is a lower risk of superficial infection when these sutures or staples are avoided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Post Operative Recovery Unit<\/h3>\nAfter you recover from the effects of general anesthesia<\/a>, you will be encouraged to work with a physical therapist. The goal is to be able to get home safely. You will have the opportunity to see if you can climb stairs safely (as needed) or if you can mobilize with a walker safely. Your coach who will help care for you at home will be able to practice with you at the hospital or surgery center to see if they will be able to help you safely at home. Your nurse and anesthesiologist will make sure that you are medically safe to be discharged home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Discharge from Hospital<\/h3>\nIf it is not safe yet to return home, you may be kept one to three nights until you are recovered well enough to return to activity at home safely. There are many options for an extended stay after surgery<\/a><\/strong> including hospital, acute care, a rehabilitation hospital, or a skilled nursing facility.<\/p>\nIf you are returning home, we will set you up with outpatient physical therapy or home physical therapy. Home therapy is beneficial as these therapists can provide therapy within the comfort of your own home. Outpatient physical therapy has additional equipment that you can use to help further your strength and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Pain Control After Surgery<\/h3>\nYou will be provided with various medications to help with your pain<\/a><\/strong>. These medications include:<\/p>\n\nTylenol 650mg daily<\/li>\nCelebrex 200mg twice a day or Meloxicam 15mg daily<\/li>\nAspirin 81mg daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd, some opioid medications as needed:<\/p>\n\nTramadol 50mg for mild pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 5mg for moderate pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 10mg for severe pain as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe goal of this protocol is to minimize the number of opioid medications needed after surgery.<\/p>\nYou may be provided with an ice machine that can reduce your discomfort after surgery. The ice machine pumps cold water around your knee replacement<\/a>. Similarly, you may use ice packs to reduce the pain.<\/p>\nCompression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Before your surgery, several medications<\/strong> <\/a>will be given to you to limit the pain felt by you while you are asleep. These medications include anti-nausea medications, anti-inflammatory, and non-narcotic pain medications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Surgical Procedure<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses the latest techniques. This includes robotic surgery<\/a><\/strong> to improve precision and personalization of your implants and minimally invasive surgery<\/a><\/strong> with smaller incisions. Patients who are candidates for a partial knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> often have quicker recoveries than a total knee replacement<\/a>. Dr. Morton<\/a> usually performs tourniquet-less knee replacements<\/a><\/strong>, which reduces pain for patients after knee replacement<\/a>. Anterior hip replacements <\/a><\/strong>provide a faster recovery<\/a> compared to the traditional posterior hip approach and does not require post-operative limitations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Wound Management<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses special wound management<\/a><\/strong> techniques that do not use sutures or staples. This helps with rapid healing of the skin and is less traumatizing. There is a lower risk of superficial infection when these sutures or staples are avoided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Post Operative Recovery Unit<\/h3>\nAfter you recover from the effects of general anesthesia<\/a>, you will be encouraged to work with a physical therapist. The goal is to be able to get home safely. You will have the opportunity to see if you can climb stairs safely (as needed) or if you can mobilize with a walker safely. Your coach who will help care for you at home will be able to practice with you at the hospital or surgery center to see if they will be able to help you safely at home. Your nurse and anesthesiologist will make sure that you are medically safe to be discharged home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Discharge from Hospital<\/h3>\nIf it is not safe yet to return home, you may be kept one to three nights until you are recovered well enough to return to activity at home safely. There are many options for an extended stay after surgery<\/a><\/strong> including hospital, acute care, a rehabilitation hospital, or a skilled nursing facility.<\/p>\nIf you are returning home, we will set you up with outpatient physical therapy or home physical therapy. Home therapy is beneficial as these therapists can provide therapy within the comfort of your own home. Outpatient physical therapy has additional equipment that you can use to help further your strength and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Pain Control After Surgery<\/h3>\nYou will be provided with various medications to help with your pain<\/a><\/strong>. These medications include:<\/p>\n\nTylenol 650mg daily<\/li>\nCelebrex 200mg twice a day or Meloxicam 15mg daily<\/li>\nAspirin 81mg daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd, some opioid medications as needed:<\/p>\n\nTramadol 50mg for mild pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 5mg for moderate pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 10mg for severe pain as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe goal of this protocol is to minimize the number of opioid medications needed after surgery.<\/p>\nYou may be provided with an ice machine that can reduce your discomfort after surgery. The ice machine pumps cold water around your knee replacement<\/a>. Similarly, you may use ice packs to reduce the pain.<\/p>\nCompression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Dr. Morton<\/a> uses the latest techniques. This includes robotic surgery<\/a><\/strong> to improve precision and personalization of your implants and minimally invasive surgery<\/a><\/strong> with smaller incisions. Patients who are candidates for a partial knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> often have quicker recoveries than a total knee replacement<\/a>. Dr. Morton<\/a> usually performs tourniquet-less knee replacements<\/a><\/strong>, which reduces pain for patients after knee replacement<\/a>. Anterior hip replacements <\/a><\/strong>provide a faster recovery<\/a> compared to the traditional posterior hip approach and does not require post-operative limitations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Wound Management<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> uses special wound management<\/a><\/strong> techniques that do not use sutures or staples. This helps with rapid healing of the skin and is less traumatizing. There is a lower risk of superficial infection when these sutures or staples are avoided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Post Operative Recovery Unit<\/h3>\nAfter you recover from the effects of general anesthesia<\/a>, you will be encouraged to work with a physical therapist. The goal is to be able to get home safely. You will have the opportunity to see if you can climb stairs safely (as needed) or if you can mobilize with a walker safely. Your coach who will help care for you at home will be able to practice with you at the hospital or surgery center to see if they will be able to help you safely at home. Your nurse and anesthesiologist will make sure that you are medically safe to be discharged home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Discharge from Hospital<\/h3>\nIf it is not safe yet to return home, you may be kept one to three nights until you are recovered well enough to return to activity at home safely. There are many options for an extended stay after surgery<\/a><\/strong> including hospital, acute care, a rehabilitation hospital, or a skilled nursing facility.<\/p>\nIf you are returning home, we will set you up with outpatient physical therapy or home physical therapy. Home therapy is beneficial as these therapists can provide therapy within the comfort of your own home. Outpatient physical therapy has additional equipment that you can use to help further your strength and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Pain Control After Surgery<\/h3>\nYou will be provided with various medications to help with your pain<\/a><\/strong>. These medications include:<\/p>\n\nTylenol 650mg daily<\/li>\nCelebrex 200mg twice a day or Meloxicam 15mg daily<\/li>\nAspirin 81mg daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd, some opioid medications as needed:<\/p>\n\nTramadol 50mg for mild pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 5mg for moderate pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 10mg for severe pain as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe goal of this protocol is to minimize the number of opioid medications needed after surgery.<\/p>\nYou may be provided with an ice machine that can reduce your discomfort after surgery. The ice machine pumps cold water around your knee replacement<\/a>. Similarly, you may use ice packs to reduce the pain.<\/p>\nCompression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Dr. Morton<\/a> uses special wound management<\/a><\/strong> techniques that do not use sutures or staples. This helps with rapid healing of the skin and is less traumatizing. There is a lower risk of superficial infection when these sutures or staples are avoided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Post Operative Recovery Unit<\/h3>\nAfter you recover from the effects of general anesthesia<\/a>, you will be encouraged to work with a physical therapist. The goal is to be able to get home safely. You will have the opportunity to see if you can climb stairs safely (as needed) or if you can mobilize with a walker safely. Your coach who will help care for you at home will be able to practice with you at the hospital or surgery center to see if they will be able to help you safely at home. Your nurse and anesthesiologist will make sure that you are medically safe to be discharged home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Discharge from Hospital<\/h3>\nIf it is not safe yet to return home, you may be kept one to three nights until you are recovered well enough to return to activity at home safely. There are many options for an extended stay after surgery<\/a><\/strong> including hospital, acute care, a rehabilitation hospital, or a skilled nursing facility.<\/p>\nIf you are returning home, we will set you up with outpatient physical therapy or home physical therapy. Home therapy is beneficial as these therapists can provide therapy within the comfort of your own home. Outpatient physical therapy has additional equipment that you can use to help further your strength and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Pain Control After Surgery<\/h3>\nYou will be provided with various medications to help with your pain<\/a><\/strong>. These medications include:<\/p>\n\nTylenol 650mg daily<\/li>\nCelebrex 200mg twice a day or Meloxicam 15mg daily<\/li>\nAspirin 81mg daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd, some opioid medications as needed:<\/p>\n\nTramadol 50mg for mild pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 5mg for moderate pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 10mg for severe pain as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe goal of this protocol is to minimize the number of opioid medications needed after surgery.<\/p>\nYou may be provided with an ice machine that can reduce your discomfort after surgery. The ice machine pumps cold water around your knee replacement<\/a>. Similarly, you may use ice packs to reduce the pain.<\/p>\nCompression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
After you recover from the effects of general anesthesia<\/a>, you will be encouraged to work with a physical therapist. The goal is to be able to get home safely. You will have the opportunity to see if you can climb stairs safely (as needed) or if you can mobilize with a walker safely. Your coach who will help care for you at home will be able to practice with you at the hospital or surgery center to see if they will be able to help you safely at home. Your nurse and anesthesiologist will make sure that you are medically safe to be discharged home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Discharge from Hospital<\/h3>\nIf it is not safe yet to return home, you may be kept one to three nights until you are recovered well enough to return to activity at home safely. There are many options for an extended stay after surgery<\/a><\/strong> including hospital, acute care, a rehabilitation hospital, or a skilled nursing facility.<\/p>\nIf you are returning home, we will set you up with outpatient physical therapy or home physical therapy. Home therapy is beneficial as these therapists can provide therapy within the comfort of your own home. Outpatient physical therapy has additional equipment that you can use to help further your strength and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Pain Control After Surgery<\/h3>\nYou will be provided with various medications to help with your pain<\/a><\/strong>. These medications include:<\/p>\n\nTylenol 650mg daily<\/li>\nCelebrex 200mg twice a day or Meloxicam 15mg daily<\/li>\nAspirin 81mg daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd, some opioid medications as needed:<\/p>\n\nTramadol 50mg for mild pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 5mg for moderate pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 10mg for severe pain as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe goal of this protocol is to minimize the number of opioid medications needed after surgery.<\/p>\nYou may be provided with an ice machine that can reduce your discomfort after surgery. The ice machine pumps cold water around your knee replacement<\/a>. Similarly, you may use ice packs to reduce the pain.<\/p>\nCompression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
If it is not safe yet to return home, you may be kept one to three nights until you are recovered well enough to return to activity at home safely. There are many options for an extended stay after surgery<\/a><\/strong> including hospital, acute care, a rehabilitation hospital, or a skilled nursing facility.<\/p>\nIf you are returning home, we will set you up with outpatient physical therapy or home physical therapy. Home therapy is beneficial as these therapists can provide therapy within the comfort of your own home. Outpatient physical therapy has additional equipment that you can use to help further your strength and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Pain Control After Surgery<\/h3>\nYou will be provided with various medications to help with your pain<\/a><\/strong>. These medications include:<\/p>\n\nTylenol 650mg daily<\/li>\nCelebrex 200mg twice a day or Meloxicam 15mg daily<\/li>\nAspirin 81mg daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd, some opioid medications as needed:<\/p>\n\nTramadol 50mg for mild pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 5mg for moderate pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 10mg for severe pain as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe goal of this protocol is to minimize the number of opioid medications needed after surgery.<\/p>\nYou may be provided with an ice machine that can reduce your discomfort after surgery. The ice machine pumps cold water around your knee replacement<\/a>. Similarly, you may use ice packs to reduce the pain.<\/p>\nCompression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
If you are returning home, we will set you up with outpatient physical therapy or home physical therapy. Home therapy is beneficial as these therapists can provide therapy within the comfort of your own home. Outpatient physical therapy has additional equipment that you can use to help further your strength and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
You will be provided with various medications to help with your pain<\/a><\/strong>. These medications include:<\/p>\n\nTylenol 650mg daily<\/li>\nCelebrex 200mg twice a day or Meloxicam 15mg daily<\/li>\nAspirin 81mg daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd, some opioid medications as needed:<\/p>\n\nTramadol 50mg for mild pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 5mg for moderate pain as needed<\/li>\nOxycodone 10mg for severe pain as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe goal of this protocol is to minimize the number of opioid medications needed after surgery.<\/p>\nYou may be provided with an ice machine that can reduce your discomfort after surgery. The ice machine pumps cold water around your knee replacement<\/a>. Similarly, you may use ice packs to reduce the pain.<\/p>\nCompression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
And, some opioid medications as needed:<\/p>\n
The goal of this protocol is to minimize the number of opioid medications needed after surgery.<\/p>\n
You may be provided with an ice machine that can reduce your discomfort after surgery. The ice machine pumps cold water around your knee replacement<\/a>. Similarly, you may use ice packs to reduce the pain.<\/p>\nCompression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation<\/h3>\nDr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Compression stockings or ace bandages are used to reduce the swelling. Swelling causes stretching of the tissues, which can be painful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Dr. Morton<\/a> has a rapid recovery protocol<\/a><\/strong> that is provided to the physical therapists. In addition, he provides access to My Mobility<\/a><\/strong>. This is an application that helps to track your outcomes and physical therapy after surgery. Dr. Morton’s rehabilitation protocol is directly linked to the application, and you will receive daily reminders regarding your therapy exercises. You will also be able to message Dr. Morton<\/a> and his staff through this application.<\/p>\nMost patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Most patients recover from hip replacement<\/a><\/strong> or knee replacement<\/a><\/strong> within two to three months. At this point, they are able to walk independently, perform many basic tasks, resume driving, and return to work. The full benefit of a knee or hip replacement<\/a> can sometimes take up to 1 or 2 years after surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>