Joint Replacement
If knee or hip pain is reducing the quality of your life, everyday activities such as walking, shopping, or housework are becoming difficult or unbearable, and conservative measures like diet, exercise and medications no longer provide relief or alleviate your pain, it may be time to talk to your doctor about joint replacement.
At Merit Health Wesley, we have created a special area for the care of knee and hip replacement patients - The Joint Center. The joint replacement program brings together a team of experienced surgeons with caring and specially trained nurses, therapists and technicians. The goal is to provide seamless, coordinated care, and get you back to your favorite activities as soon as possible.
Curious to know if any of Merit Health Wesley's joint pain treatment options are right for you? Take the joint pain assessment or register for an online seminar to learn more.
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About Our Program
No hospital gowns for this crowd – you get to wear your own clothes! Family members are encouraged to participate in group activities, meals and other special events. Exercise and therapy is also provided in a group setting, so that our patients can support and encourage each other on the road to recovery. New friendships are made, enhancing the healing process.
The staff has been hand-picked for their positive attitudes, motivational skills and their desire to provide outstanding service. They have been specially trained to provide clinical care for patients undergoing this important procedure. We are continuously evaluating and measuring our performance to ensure that we provide the highest quality program possible, tailored to each and every patient. The team meets regularly with a focus on maintaining clinical and service excellence in all aspects of your joint replacement experience.
Patient Education
We believe the key to better outcomes is a commitment to education for you and your family. Knowing what to expect each step of the way goes a long way to reducing stress and anxiety and preparing you for as smooth a recovery as possible. This approach includes:
- Engaging community outreach seminars
- An informative pre-op class for patients and family
- A patient guidebook
- Daily newsletters while in the hospital
- Educational wall displays answering the most frequently asked questions