Ann Marie Moynihan, RN, is the director of nursing at NYU Langone Health in New York City.
What should you be doing the day before a joint replacement?
Luckily, major joint replacement surgery complications are rare.
Proper home care after joint replacement may improve surgery outcomes.
Patients may be nervous about joint replacement for a number of reasons.
FYI, internet searches might increase your anxiety for joint replacement.
Over 450,000 Americans get hip replacement surgery each year.
Knee replacement surgery can help you get back to the activities you enjoy.
Knowing what to expect for joint replacement surgery may ease the nerves.
Length of stay at the hospital varies from patient to patient.
These pre-op tips can lay the groundwork for a more successful surgery.