 The patient was taken to the operating room (OR) on 03/15/2007.  She underwent right total knee arthroplasty.  She tolerated this well.  She was taken to the recovery room.  After uneventful recovery room course, she was brought to regular surgical floor.  Mechanical and chemical deep venous thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis were initiated.  Routine postoperative antibiotics were administered.  Hemovac drain was discontinued on postoperative day #2.  Physical therapy was initiated.  Continuous passive motion (CPM) was also initiated.  She was able to spontaneously void.  She transferred to oral pain medication.  Incision remained clean, dry, and intact during the hospital course.  No pain with calf squeeze.  She was felt to be ready for discharge home on 03/19/2007.