Same-Day Orthopedic Surgeons in Houston, TX

In many areas of medicine, including orthopedics, same-day surgeries are becoming increasingly popular. Outpatient surgery, also known as ambulatory surgery, offers patients a number of advantages over traditional inpatient surgeries, including greater convenience, lower costs and home recovery.
 
The ability to perform many surgical and diagnostic procedures on an outpatient basis and the availability of modern, short-acting anesthetics make it easier for patients to recover and leave the facility as soon as possible. Since not all patients and types of surgery are suitable for same-day surgery, each procedure is assessed on an individual basis to ensure the health and well-being of the patient.
 
No matter where the injury occurred, whether at work, at home, or while playing sports, the Injury Center treats you the same day. Putting off treatment increases the risk of infection and the need for reconstruction rather than repair.

Having surgery can require lots of time off work and a change in your lifestyle and activity level. A great deal of progress has been made in surgical techniques and technology, as well as the pre-op and post-op care that helps patients recover from surgery.
 
Recent advances in minimally invasive surgery have included small incisions, precision tools, and advanced imaging technologies. Surgical procedures can be performed in one day and patients do not have to spend the night in the hospital for monitoring. It’s called outpatient surgery, and many kinds of surgical procedures can be performed this way.
 
Providing patients with treatment during the first week after an injury can greatly improve their recovery. This is known as the Orthopedic Golden Week. Same-day surgery allows patients to seek treatment more quickly and thus experience their results and recovery in an accelerated time frame. It is also highly likely that going in for same-day surgery will involve reduced costs compared to other options.
 
Surgery performed as an outpatient improves the overall patient experience by allowing surgeons to perform same-day procedures without compromising patient wellness or safety. For this reason, so many surgeons now consider minimally invasive procedures as a great option for treating patients.

Typically, orthopedic surgery involves operations on the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, muscles, tendons, joints, and ligaments. There might be a sense of dread about surgery for some patients, especially with the idea of being in the hospital and recovering for a long period of time.
 
Nevertheless, many common orthopedic surgeries can now be performed as outpatient procedures, without hospital admission. While it is true that same-day surgeries are considered on a case-by-case basis as no two patients will be exactly the same, there are some common same-day orthopedic surgeries. These include repairing the rotator cuff and the knee or meniscectomy. Neuroplasty for carpal tunnel, hip arthroscopy, and foot or ankle surgery are some other options.

In order to help make the patient’s experience at the Reconstructive Orthopedic Center of Houston as smooth as possible when they are seeking same-day surgery, it is important that they bring the necessary information. This information includes details about the injury such as the date and time at which it occurred, the mechanism of the injury, demographic, and any treatment that has been provided. Additionally, patients should be prepared to detail whether the type of injury occurred at home, at work, or during leisure time. It is also important for patients to bring their insurance type and SSN. By coming prepared patients can experience the maximum benefits associated with same-day surgery and accelerate their healing journey.
 
Same-day surgery is available at the Reconstructive Orthopedic Center of Houston. For more information, contact us today or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1200 Binz St, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77004. We serve patients from Houston TX, Midtown TX, Montrose TX, MacGregor TX, South Central Houston TX, Old Braeswood TX, and surrounding areas.