Joint Academy | Western Reserve Hospital

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For patients undergoing total joint replacement surgery, there are often a lot of questions and concerns. That's why the orthopedic team at Western Reserve Hospital offers Joint Academy, an education program designed to answer your questions, alleviate your concerns and help you feel comfortable and confident going into your surgery. A multidisciplinary team of nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists created web and video-based content to prepare patients for what to expect during their pre-surgical testing, hospital stay and recovery at home. By reviewing the Joint Academy content, you will:

Learn what to bring to the hospital
Learn about post-operative hospital care, such as pain control, infection control, physical therapy and more
Learn how to prepare for post-surgery care at home
Address concerns about discharge from the hospital and options for extended care

Typically, patients who are mentally and physically prepared before joint replacement surgery experience:

More successful outcomes
Shorter recovery
Ability to return to daily activities faster
A more satisfied overall experience

The orthopedic surgeons at Western Reserve Hospital recommend that all total joint replacement patients, hip or knee, review Joint Academy content prior to their surgery. And, because we focus on total care including the patient's family, we recommend that a family member or friend also review these materials so they can help you achieve the best possible outcome.

If you have any further questions about our Joint Academy at Western Reserve Hospital, please ask your orthopedic surgeon. We look forward to caring for you before, during and after your exceptional surgical experience at Western Reserve Hospital.