Joint Replacement Patient Education - Department of Orthopedic Surgery

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Patient Education - Joint Replacement

At Thomas Jefferson University Hospital we want you to know ahead of time what to expect when you arrive for surgery. The online 'Joint Replacement at Jefferson' below walks you through a complete guide to best prepare you for:

Registration and Pre-Admission Testing
What to expect before surgery
Preparing for the day of surgery
What to expect after the surgery
How to best plan for discharge
How others can help during your recovery

Or, if you prefer the personal touch, you can attend one of our convenient Joint Replacement Seminars in Center City, King of Prussia or Vorhees, NJ. View the the January-March, 2010 schedule (PDF). Then call 1-800-JEFF-NOW to register.

We want to help answer any questions and concerns you might have ahead of time. To help make your experience at Jefferson the best it can be this video and the seminar will provide you with helpful tips and information to help you stay on target and make your joint replacement recovery as comfortable as possible.

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