• The entire health care team for an outpatient total hip replacement must be adept at managing this type of surgical pathway.
• Your primary care provider will need to agree that you are medically able to tolerate the surgery.
• The orthopaedic surgeon then must deem that you are a candidate for outpatient joint replacement and feel comfortable doing the surgery in this manner.
• The anesthesiologists should be skilled at multi modal pain management techniques to ensure your safety, pain management and quick recovery.
• The nursing team must be skilled at preoperative education, operating room workflow, rapid recovery, and be able to assess your readiness for discharge.
• Your family or friends must also be educated about what to expect at home and about recognizing potential postoperative complications.
• Furthermore, an open line of communication with your healthcare team and providers must be established pre-operatively to relay information regarding your condition when you are home.

The skilled health care team at Seaside Surgery Center is qualified. Are you a candidate? Call us at 239-596-0100 to find out.