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Joint Replacement Advances at Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee

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Hip & Knee Replacement Advances

The Williams Source recently sat down with Dr. Cory Calendine, Orthopaedic Surgeon to discuss the most recent advances in joint replacement surgery at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee. Dr. Calendine is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction.

Robotic operating room at Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee featuring Stryker Mako Smartrobotics
Dr. Calendine specializes in advanced hip and knee surgery options including robotic joint replacement procedures

Hip and knee replacement surgeries have seen significant advances over the last 15 years and have become leaders among the most successful surgeries in medicine. Joint replacement has become so effective that the biggest complaint Dr. Calendine most often hears is patient's regret for not having had joint replacement earlier.

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by Williamson Source, June 12, 2021

Hip & Knee Replacement Questions Answered

  • Who is a good candidate for joint replacement surgery?
  • Why do you frequently use the anterior approach for hip replacement surgery?
  • What are some of the recent technological advancements in joint replacement?
  • What challenges are patients currently facing, and how can they get help at Bone and Joint Institute?
  • What do you enjoy most about your work?

For Dr. Calendine's answers to these questions and more, click here to see the Williamson Source original article. For more information about hip and knee replacement at Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, contact Cory Calendine, M.D. Call (615) 791-2630. You can also schedule an appointment online.

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Cory Calendine, MD is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and founding partner of the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee at Williamson County Hospital in Franklin, TN. Dr. Calendine is an expert in Joint Replacement, specializing in Hip and Knee Surgery. From diagnosis through treatment, the Orthopaedic Surgical experts at the Bone and Joint Institute use the latest techniques and technology to improve care for people with musculoskeletal problems. For more information, please contact our office or schedule your appointment today.  

Driving Recommendations Following Joint Replacement

Most patients are able to return to driving between four and eight weeks following hip or knee replacement surgery. Dr. Cory Calendine, orthopedic surgeon, recommends an individualized plan for each patient based on their specific surgery and recovery status. All patients should be off of all narcotic and/or sedating medications before returning to driving after surgery.

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Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgery

Total joint replacements are more commonly being performed in outpatient facilities, rather than in a hospital. Depending on several factors, patients may be eligible to have total hip or knee replacement done as an outpatient and go home the same day. Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee physicians perform outpatient total joint replacements at the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) on the campus of Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee.

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