Ambulatory (Same-Day) Joint Replacement Surgery
As Medical Director, Dr. Petraco was instrumental in developing the Total Joint Program at Precision Care Ambulatory Surgery Center. He uses advanced anesthetic techniques and minimally invasive surgery to allow patients to be discharged home a few hours after their joint replacement surgery with minimal pain and excellent function. Soon after the completion of the surgery, patients are ambulated with the guidance of St. Charles physical therapists, and they are discharged home, ambulating comfortably and independently to continue their recovery. For appropriately selected patients, hospitalization for joint replacement surgery is no longer necessary.