When non-surgical treatments stop relieving your chronic pain in your joint or your pain becomes debilitating, joint replacement surgery may be the best option to restore mobility, regain vitality, and improve your quality of life.

Capital Orthopaedic Surgery Center offers same-day total hip, total knee, and partial knee replacements. Same-day surgery is an advanced alternative to traditional inpatient care to replace damaged areas on the bone. The surgery can eliminate pain allowing for complete recovery at home.

COSC has streamlined a personalized program to allow you to recover with ease and get back to your life. Our dedicated Nurse Navigator will guide you through your entire joint replacement journey to ensure a successful experience.

What is Osteoarthritis?

Life with osteoarthritis can look different for each individual. For some, walking or going up the stairs becomes difficult, or for others, it may be they can’t complete a round of golf or take a bike ride. Osteoarthritis usually causes extreme pain, stiffness, and swelling. With osteoarthritis, the cartilage between the joint space begins to break down, which causes the underlying bone to change. When non-surgical measures such as physical therapy or medication do not relieve the pain, a joint replacement can revitalize the joint.

Am I a candidate for same-day joint replacement?
If the pain in your joint disrupts daily functions such as walking, keeps you awake at night, or prohibits you from your activities, you may be a candidate for a joint replacement. Please schedule a consultation with one of our expert surgeons to determine if you are eligible for an outpatient joint replacement.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
What will happen before surgery?
Once your surgeon determines you are a candidate for a joint replacement,  you will be responsible for completing your pre-operative requirements (history and physical, labs, ekg, etc.). The orders for these requirements will be provided to you by the surgeon’s surgical coordinator. Once scheduled, you will be introduced to our total joint nurse navigator. Your nurse navigator will guide you through the pre-operative process. Your navigator will review education, ensure you have completed your pre-operative requirements in a timely manner, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that we you are safely cleared for surgery. Your nurse navigator is accessible to you throughout your journey before and after surgery. 

How long will the surgery take?
Your surgery will take one and a half hours to two hours on average. After surgery, you will recover in comfort in our state of the art recovery room. The Nursing staff will review postoperative instructions, and then you will walk with physical therapy and do the stairs to make sure you feel comfortable doing them at home. Plan to be at the center for about five to six hours.