Orthopaedics Menu Orthopaedics Knee Patient Education Materials Caregiver Resources Knee Replacement Knee Replacement Surgery Knee Replacement Recovery Same Day Total Knee Surgery Total Knee Replacement - FAQs Knee Pain & Running Knee Surgery Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery FAQs Nonsurgical Knee Pain Treatments Treatments for Knee Pain Osteoarthritis in Knees Same Day Total Knee Surgery Making the decision for patients to undergo knee replacement surgery is not something our physicians take lightly. Your orthopaedic surgeon will meet with you to discuss your knee replacement options and help you determine which surgical option best works with your needs. For some of our patients, a total knee replacement without the typical one to two night hospital stay could be the perfect fit. Patients undergo surgery at St. Elizabeth, receive post-operative care and are released to go home to recover that very same day. Industry leaders in outpatient knee replacement surgery When you come to the St. Elizabeth Total Joint Center, you are receiving the most specialized care from experts who are leaders in the orthopaedic field. In the fall of 2015, the first same day total knee replacement surgery in the tristate area was performed at St. Elizabeth. Since that inaugural outpatient knee replacement surgery, St. Elizabeth has continued to lead the way in orthopaedic care, offering knee surgery options that are both robotic-assisted and surgeon-led. Benefits of same day total knee replacement surgery For patients undergoing same day total knee replacement surgery, orthopaedic surgeons use minimally invasive surgical techniques and initiate the rehabilitation process shortly after surgery. The benefits of same day total knee replacement surgery include: Quicker recovery Lower risk of infection Cost reduction Increased patient satisfaction Decreased anesthesia risk Who can have same day total knee surgery? If you are interested in same day knee surgery, you will meet your orthopaedic surgeon to assess your knee and review your medical history. Patients must fit a certain medical profile and not have any adverse health problems or factors that would increase their surgical risk. What to expect with same day total knee surgery Once you and your surgeon decide to move forward with surgery, you must complete the following additional steps for same day total knee replacement surgery: Undergo pre-op teaching protocol with the program coordinator and a pre-op visit with the anesthesiologist. Meet with the home health and physical therapy teams to discuss your individualized recovery plan. Work with the home health and physical therapy teams to ensure that any necessary home equipment is delivered prior to surgery. This equipment includes a walker, an elevated toilet seat and cold-therapy unit. Thanks to the high standards of pre-operative and post-operative care at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we create a comfortable environment where you can recover from surgery. The Orthopaedic team at St. Elizabeth are here with you each step of the way, providing home healthcare and physical therapy. Together, we’ll help you through the recovery process and get you back to your active lifestyle. Contact Us If you are considering a total knee replacement and would like to discuss your options for either same day or inpatient surgery, please contact us at askortho@stelizabeth.com. Our physicians can provide a referral to one of our affilated orthopaedic surgeons. Free Total Knee Replacement Download Download our free Guide to Total Knee Replacement. Download Meet Your Orthopaedic Surgeons Ronald Auer, MD Matthew Grunkemeyer, MD Matthew Hummel, MD John Larkin, MD Robert Pettit, MD Jonathon Spanyer, MD Brian Wissel, MD