AHN Orthopaedic Institute starts regions 1st hip replacement program

Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network’s Monroeville (Pa.) Surgery Center became the first in the region to perform an outpatient hip replacement, the health system said Feb. 2. 

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Michael Levine, MD, began performing same-day hip replacements in October, according to a news release. The COVID-19 pandemic was a factor behind the mileston since it pushed demand for more accessible healthcare, Dr. Levine said in the release. 

Same-day hip replacement has been associated with a lower risk of infection and a quicker recovery. AHN also debuted its region’s first outpatient knee replacement program in September 2021.

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