
At the Institute for Joint Restoration and Research, Washington Hospital and the Dearborn-Sah Institute for Joint Restoration bring seamless continuity to joint care patients, from the first office visit through surgery and rehabilitation to your post-surgery semiannual check-ups — all your care is under the same roof.
Shortly after you schedule your surgery, you will receive a packet of educational materials, including:
During your appointment, you will be asked about your medical history and you will sign any applicable consent forms. You may have tests and lab work performed, as ordered by your surgeon. These tests are done to check your current state of health and prepare you for your surgery.
You will be asked to bring the following items to your pre-op appointment:
Your doctor will advise you about:
You will be given specific information about what time an where to report for your surgery, as well as what you should bring with you.
You will participate in group therapy classes, along with other joint
replacement patients, which have been specifically designed for the smoothest,
most comfortable recovery. Family members are encouraged to participate
as “coaches” during the therapy classes. While at the Center,
we encourage you to wear your own clothes, which helps eliminate the hospital
“inpatient” feeling and facilitates the “wellness” concept.
As a member of your own “care team,” it’s important that you understand what’s going to happen and your role. We have found that proper expectations ensure a rapid and successful recovery. Most patients stay one to two days after a first-time hip or knee replacement, and two to four days after revision or bilateral replacements.
If you require additional physical therapy after discharge, home health care agencies and outpatient rehabilitation services easily and expediently arrange continued rehabilitation services. Resources offered share our wellness approach and complement what has been accomplished in the hospital, creating continuity of care.
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