Patients with advanced cases of osteoarthritis are now able to enjoy new mobility through total joint replacement surgery. The Kansas Joint Specialty Center focuses on knee and hip replacements, which can help eliminate pain and improve mobility for people suffering from advanced osteoarthritis. When arthritis knee or hip pain severely limits the ability to walk, work or perform even simple activities, knee or hip replacement should be considered. The average hospital stay for either knee or hip replacement is three to five days barring any complications. Recovery and healing varies with each person.
Patients typically use a walker or crutches for four to six weeks after the surgery.
Most people gradually increase their activities. Your physician and therapist will guide you in your recovery process. Our in-house experts begin pain management immediately after surgery to attain each patient's maximum level of comfort. Most orthopedic experts consider replacement to be the best method of handling advanced arthritis in the knee or hip. Joint replacements have literally put hundreds of thousands of patients back on their feet.