Absolutely not. Minimally invasive total knee replacement with control of small bleeders during surgery has proven very successful in decreasing blood loss.  The amazing effect of tranexamic ... Read More

Minimally invasive surgical technique and tranexamic acid bleeding-reduction medicine has virtually eliminated the need for postoperative in-hospital hemoglobin blood tests as well as concern ... Read More

Total knee replacement is performed when severe knee arthritis is no longer controlled with conservative measures— Weight loss. Periodic cortisone knee injections. Proper shoewear. Activity ... Read More

DISCHARGE AND FIRST WEEK  Bandage At the completion of surgery, the incision—which is closed with resorbable sutures and overlying Dermabond skin glue—will be covered with a dressing to stay in ... Read More

The Methodist CareSense Team will provide detailed instructions for preoperative bathing and cleanliness before arriving at the hospital. All Methodist Hospital total knee replacement cases are ... Read More

Two challenges exist after total knee replacement—regaining motion and regaining strength.  Almost every patient will need a physical therapy carrot and stick to regain motion after what is no ... Read More

Postoperative pain control is adequate to allow for same-day discharge or a comfortable one-night hospital stay.  The mainstay still remains hydrocodone – known as Norco.  Supplement this with ... Read More

A custom-made knee brace will prevent me from getting a knee replacement. Shocked by bills being presented to Medicare for total knee replacement, the government decided to pay for hideously ... Read More

At least 80% of my total knee replacement patients have lumbar spine and/or concurrent hip arthritis.  Seeing that total knee replacement recovery/rehab is quite strenuous, our team is dedicated ... Read More

A total of 90 minutes. Knee replacement surgery is done under one hour in most cases.  Methodist Hospital provides skilled operating room teams who make total joint replacement reliable and ... Read More

Total joint replacements are offered by several large American orthopedic implant companies.  They are able to provide the myriad of implant “parts and pieces” but also provide the hospital with ... Read More

Methodist Hospital has been a leader in promoting “same-day-discharge” total joint surgery. Day-surgery total joint replacement surgery has become a reality largely due to advancements in ... Read More