{
  "id": 15865685,
  "title": "AI Changing Orthopedic Surgery, Shortening Wait Times",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/ai-changing-orthopedic-surgery-shortening-wait-times",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-21T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/ai-changing-orthopedic-surgery-shortening-wait-times-12590056"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "AI is revolutionizing orthopedic surgery, significantly shortening wait times and improving patient outcomes. A decade ago, joint replacement surgeries often required a three- to five-day hospital stay, but today many patients can go home the same day. This transformation is attributed to advancements in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and the integration of robotics, computer-assisted navigation, and AI. Dr. Douglas W. Lundy, spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, highlighted that ASCs often provide superior quality, efficiency, and patient service compared to traditional hospitals. Dr. Michael P. Ast, an orthopedic surgeon and chief medical innovation officer at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, explained that the ability to safely discharge patients on the same day of hip or knee replacement surgery depends on their physical readiness prior to the procedure. Improvements in anesthesia, pain, and fluid management, along with the use of patient-specific 3D planning and AI, have further refined the surgical process. AI's potential to predict the most suitable surgical techniques, implants, and instruments for individual patients could enhance accuracy, reduce complications, and boost patient satisfaction.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}