Total Joint Replacement Guide and Virtual Class
Download our Surgical Guide and view our pre-op virtual class in the embedded video below - If you have any additional questions, please contact your referring physician.
Total Joint Replacement Class
At Garnet Health Medical Center, your safety and successful recovery are our top priorities. Our experience has shown that an informed patient has a better understanding of the pre-procedure process, is more at ease about surgery, and is better prepared for recovery and rehabilitation. The two documents below, along with the virtual class video below, will help you understand what to expect and how to care for yourself after total joint replacement surgery, which can help assist with achieving successful outcomes.
View our free online pre-operative patient education virtual class below, led by the dedicated team of nurses from our Bone and Joint Center and highly skilled therapists from Garnet Health Medical Center’s rehabilitation program. The slides from this presentation are also available below the video window.
Additional Pre-operative Resources accessible for download:
- Download the Total Joint Replacement Virtual Class Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Download our Total Joint Replacement Education Class Flyer (PDF)
OVERVIEW OF THE VIRTUAL CLASS
- How to prepare for surgery
- What to expect during your pre-surgical testing visit
- What to expect during hospital admission and hospital discharge
- How to prevent post-operative complications and infections
- Anesthesia methods and medications
- Pain management options
- Physical and occupational therapy
- How to prepare your home for a safe recovery
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
- Patients scheduled for an upcoming joint replacement surgery
- Friends and family members of joint replacement surgery patients, to serve as “coaches.”
- Past joint replacement surgery patients
Surgical techniques, pain management options, and physical therapy approaches are continually evolving; therefore, it is highly recommended that you participate to learn about the most current practices. We recommend participating in the class three to four weeks prior to surgery.