Elective surgery refers to any nonemergency procedure performed based on the doctor’s recommendation or the patient’s choice. Elective surgery is scheduled and planned for ahead of time and may be done at either a hospital or ambulatory surgery center (ASC), usually on an outpatient basis. While the term “elective surgery” encompasses those that are performed
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Is Partial Knee Replacement Surgery Right for You?
As many as 3 out of every 10 Americans is believed to have knee osteoarthritis, a debilitating wearing away of connective tissue, called articular cartilage, within the joint. Your articular cartilage acts as a kind of shock absorber to prevent one bone from scraping against another and allows for smooth and stable movement of the
Read MoreHip Replacement Surgery: How to Prepare
Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the diseased or damaged hip is replaced with a prosthetic implant. Hip replacement may sound like a major procedure but, with the advancements in surgical technology and pain management, it can now be done on an outpatient basis. In fact, it is one of the procedures routinely
Read MoreWhy Choose an Ambulatory Surgical Center?
An Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is a facility separate from a hospital where surgeries are performed. Outpatient procedures are performed in an ASC, as well as those that are completed in a few hours. Examples of these procedures include arthroscopy, joint reconstruction surgery, and minimally-invasive procedures. Millions of surgeries are performed in ASCs across the
Read MoreThings To Consider Before Having Surgery
Surgery is a big step to take when it comes to your health. It typically involves using invasive techniques to repair a problem that cannot be repaired with conservative treatments. While getting surgery is common, it is a big decision that you shouldn’t take lightly. Make sure to educate yourself as much as possible about
Read MoreWhat Is an Ambulatory Surgery Center?
Over the last few decades, patients have demonstrated an increasing preference for medical procedures being done on an outpatient basis and without a hospital stay as much as possible. Thanks to the ever-increasing technological capabilities of minimally invasive surgery, plus the fact that patients are now known to recuperate more effectively when they are at
Read MoreImportant Practices Before and After Your Outpatient Surgery to Benefit Your Recovery
Improvements in medical technology, pain control, and surgery have made it possible for procedures to be performed in an outpatient setting. Outpatient surgery is usually minimally-invasive, allowing the patient to return home on the same day as surgery. Typically, outpatient procedures have a lower complication rate. Examples of outpatient surgeries include cataract surgery, gallbladder removal,
Read MoreBenefits of Going to an Ambulatory Surgery Center
Most people relate surgery with time spent in an operating room of a hospital. However, nowadays, there are centers that perform a wide variety of outpatient surgical procedures. These outpatient centers are called ambulatory surgery centers, and patients who have undergone surgery at one of them report a very high level of satisfaction with not
Read MoreCommon Types of Arthroscopic Surgery
An arthroscope is a special type of endoscope that is used to operate on a joint in a minimally invasive manner. The instrument provides visual access inside the joint, as the end of the tube has a fiber-optic camera capability that provides real-time visualization of the joint to the surgeon – while also enabling the
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