“My physical therapist says I’m ahead of schedule. I’m so glad I had the outpatient surgery.”
Donna Farina of Wall Township was delighted she qualified for outpatient surgery for her right knee replacement in August 2020. A few hours after her surgery, which was performed by orthopedic surgeon David Chalnick, MD, she found herself in physical therapy, performing tasks such as getting out of a chair and climbing into a bed.
“I was proud I was able to do everything,” she says. By late afternoon, she was back home.
After two weeks of at-home physical therapy, Donna went to a nearby facility, where she rode a stationary bike. After six weeks, she was making great strides and was back to walking without pain.
“My physical therapist says I’m ahead of schedule,” she says. “I’m so glad I had the outpatient surgery.”
To learn more about the Fast Track Joint Replacement Surgery Program at the Joint Replacement Center at Monmouth Medical Center, call (732) 923-7971.