Home or Rehab Facility:
Which Is Likely After Double Knee or Hip Replacement?

If you have both hips or both knees replaced in 1 surgery, you‘re more likely to qualify for a short stay in a rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility before heading home.

Depending on your age and overall condition, you may also be discharged directly home after your hospital stay. But you’ll need caregiver help at home in the first days and weeks after the procedure.

Home safety to prevent falls or other injury is important for all joint replacement patients, but even more so for those having a double joint replacement. Learn how to prepare your home for a safer recovery period.

Adhering to your physical therapy regimen is crucial after a double joint replacement, since both joints are affected and rehab can seem slower.

Understanding the surgery and needed rehabilitation will help you better prepare. Talk with your surgeon about what to expect and any concerns you may have.

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