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Center for Joint Success Knee and Hip Replacement Classes

Regaining Your Freedom

One of the major factors that ensure a successful recovery from any surgery is knowing what to expect during your hospitalization and rehabilitation. This is true for patients as well as families.

At Alle-Kiski Medical Center, patient education is a high priority. We want to answer all your
questions and make sure your hospitalization and recovery go as smoothly as possible. Therefore, we conduct an education class for all patients scheduled for total joint replacement surgery and for individuals who are considering surgery.

The class is conducted by members of our Joint Replacement Program Team and is offered free of charge.

Class Schedule

• Classes are scheduled every Wednesday,
beginning at 7:30 a.m., and last for one hour.

• Necessary blood work can be completed
between 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

• A continental breakfast will be served
beginning at 8 a.m.

• Cardiograms, chest x-rays and initial physical
and occupational therapy visits will be
completed, if desired, immediately following
the class.

Class Topics

• The Joint Replacement Procedure
• How to Prepare for Surgery
• Anesthesia Evaluation
• The Recovery Process
• Pain Management
• Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Follow-up Care

As soon as you and your physician have decided on total joint replacement, call to reserve your place in one of our classes.

Class sizes are limited and registration is required.

We are dedicated to returning total joint replacement patients to independent living
and improved quality of life.

To schedule your class please call 724-226-7300, Option 1, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday.

Testing must be completed no more than 30 days before your surgery.

Last Updated: December 19, 2007