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lose to a
million
patients in
the U.S.
undergo
knee or hip replacement
each year, and virtually all
of them spend 2 to 3 days
in the hospital recovering. But a revolution is under-
way. That's what Chris McClellan, DO, and David
Berkheimer, CRNA, think, anyway. Dr. McClellan, a
high-volume joint surgeon, and Mr. Berkheimer, a
crack regional anesthesia specialist, have pioneered
a highly successful outpatient total joint program in
their ambulatory surgery center. Whether you work
in an inpatient or outpatient facility, they are more
than happy to show you how they did it. Just sign up
for their Same-Day Joint Workshop at OR
Excellence, Oct. 14-15, at the New Orleans Marriott.
We caught up with them after a hard day of knees
and hips in Altoona, Pa.
• Why not keep patients under observa-
tion overnight in a hospital setting? Ten
or 15 years ago, when total joint surgery was
where leaders meet, learn and grow together
S houl dn 't You Be Doin g
Ou t pa t ie n t Tot al J oi n t s?
Our special pre-conference session will show you that
same-day total joint surgery is now within your reach.
Chris McClellan, DO, and David Berkheimer, CRNA
Speaker Profile
• Performed nearly
100 joint replace-
ments since launch-
ing same- day total
joint program at their
surgery center 2
years ago.
• Register now for
their 2-day pre-
conference session
at OR Excellence.
• Seating is limited
to the first 50 regis-
trants.
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