Patients who live alone can safely be sent home after joint replacement

(Wolters Kluwer Health) Most patients who live alone can be safely discharged home from the hospital to recover after hip or knee replacement surgery, suggests a study in the Jan. 17, 2018 issue of The Journal of Bone& Joint Surgery. The journal is published in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news