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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