In order to help prepare for your joint replacement surgery, we have created a series of patient education videos regarding preparation, the process, and what to expect post-surgery.
Video 1 – Decision to have An Outpatient Surgery:
Overview of how the video series works and why it is important.
Video 2 – Your Joint Replacement Overview:
Review of what to expect with an Outpatient Joint Replacement procedure and address frequently asked questions. Introduction of the Achieve Joint Success Education Guide for more information.
Video 3 – Doctor Visits and Clearances:
Introduction of the various doctors a patient might be asked to meet with before operation to get cleared for surgery.
Video 4 – Preparation at Home:
Identifying what to expect before surgery and the steps necessary to prepare the home after surgery, including reducing risk of an accidental fall; setting up a clean recovery environment; and preparing the home with helpful resources.
Video 5 – The Day Of Your Operation:
What to expect on the day of your surgery from filling out paperwork to time spent in the recovery room.
Video 6 – Realistic Expectations After Surgery:
Realistic expectations after surgery and frequently asked questions about joint replacement surgery.
Video 7 – Pain Control After Surgery:
Information on how to manage pain after surgery.
Video 8 – Recovery Guidelines:
Recovery and rehabilitation after joint replacement that can be divided into three general phases: Phase1: Immediate Recovery; Phase 2: Getting back to Normal; Phase 3: Physical strengthening, endurance and returning to sports and leisure activities.
Video 9 – When To Call Your Surgeon:
Signs and symptoms that could appear after surgery that your physician will want to know about.
Video 10 – Life After Surgery:
How to coach your body back to a normal routine after surgery including bathing, caring for your incision, resuming normal bowel function, nutrition and rehydration, and what to expect from your joint.