Before Your Surgery

After you and your surgeon decide a joint replacement is necessary, there will be several things you can expect.

You will be given information from the surgeon’s office, including the number to call to schedule your pre-admission testing visit. When you call to schedule this appointment, you will also be scheduled for a pre-operative education class.

During this class, you will meet various staff members and be provided with vital information you will need to help ensure the best outcomes possible. Items covered during class include:

  • Pre-operative expectations.

  • What to expect on the day of surgery.

  • Inpatient hospital care.

  • Pain Control.

  • Orthopedic equipment.

  • Physical therapy and home exercises.

  • Preparing your home.

  • Information on common post-op complications.

  • Information regarding what to expect following discharge from the hospital.

  • Services provided by St. Elizabeth’s Care Coordination team.

Family members are encouraged to attend the pre-operative education class with the patient to obtain valuable information on how to assist the patient throughout their surgical experience.

Learn More

If surgery is necessary, our physicians can provide a referral to one of our affiliated orthopedic surgeons. For more information on surgical options, please contact us at askortho@stelizabeth.com.

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Gold Seal of Quality Certification by
Joint Commission

St. Elizabeth has achieved the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for orthopedic spine and shoulder replacement surgery. The Gold Seal symbolizes St. Elizabeth’s commitment to providing high-quality, safe orthopedic care. The designations are a first for St. Elizabeth Healthcare.

The Joint Commission is the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America. The organization uses information from health care experts, patients, providers and scientific and medical literature to evaluate a facility’s compliance with safety and quality standards.