Excellence in Motion
Southwest General’s Orthopedic Joint Center offers shorter hospital stays and more rapid recovery for patients having knee and hip replacement surgery. Most patients have only a three-day post-surgical stay. Typically, patients have surgery on Monday or Tuesday and are discharged to home by Thursday or Friday. Physical therapy continues once patients are discharged, allowing them to make a full recovery in familiar surroundings.
Program Features
The Orthopedic Joint Center focuses exclusively on knee and hip replacement. Program features that enhance patient outcomes and reduce length of stay include:
- Patient Education–Extensive education before and after surgery helps patients know what to expect so they can properly prepare and participate fully in the recovery process.
- Teamwork–A dedicated team of skilled specialists provides each patient with individual attention from pre-surgery education through post-surgery rehabilitation. Each team member has a critical role in helping patients achieve a full recovery. Team members include board-certified orthopedic surgeons; experienced orthopedic nurses, and physical and occupational therapists with special training in orthopedics.
- Advanced technology–Computer-assisted technology for better implant alignment and quicker recovery.
- Standardized protocols–Procedures for anesthesia, pain management and rehabilitation to help recovery start sooner.
- Champion support–Patients select a trusted, dependable family member or friend to serve as their champion. Champions participate in patient education, serve as a second set of ears, and offer moral support and encouragement to help patients move smoothly through recovery.
- Emphasis on wellness–Patients are treated as healthy individuals during their stay to promote the rehabilitation process. They enjoy spacious private rooms with a variety of amenities and shared meals in the comfortable patient dining room.
Awards and Recognition
The Orthopedic Joint Center has received recognition for its outstanding quality care. The Center was named a UnitedHealth Premium Total Joint Specialty Center in recognition of its commitment to quality health care and cost-efficient delivery of care. Additionally, the Center was named a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, reflecting its demonstrated commitment to providing quality care and better overall outcomes for knee and hip replacement surgery.
For Information and Patient Referral
Not all patients are candidates for the Orthopedic Joint Center program. To learn more about the Center and for patient referral information, call Southwest General’s Health Connection, at 440-816-5050.