Knee replacements can now be done as one-day surgeries

Timothy Damron, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Timothy Damron, MD (photo by
Jim Howe) Some patients can safely undergo surgery to have their
knee joint replaced and go home the same day, says Some patients
can safely undergo surgery to have their knee joint replaced and go
home the same day, says Timothy Damron, MD Timothy Damron, MD, the
vice chairman for orthopedic surgery at Upstate. Patients who are
relatively healthy and motivated may qualify for the one-day, or
swift knee, procedure, he explains., the vice chairman for
orthopedic surgery at Upstate. Patients who are relatively healthy
and motivated may qualify for the one-day, or swift knee,
procedure, he explains.