If you have life-impacting joint pain that does not get better with medication or physical therapy, hip or knee replacement surgery will likely reduce pain and give you many years of easier, more comfortable movement.
Overview
During these replacement surgeries, damaged parts of the joint are removed and replaced with an artificial implant, or prosthesis.
Our approach
The orthopedic surgeons with M Health Fairview are internationally known for their expertise. They are committed to providing you with orthopedic care that combines excellence, service, and compassion with innovative research and personalized patient education.
Getting Ready for Surgery
There is work to do before you get a surgery date on the calendar. Once you and your surgeon have agreed joint replacement is the best option for you, it’s time to start getting your home, social, and medical supports in place. You will want to get scheduled for a joint replacement class, find a coach to be with you during your recovery in the hospital and at your home, and work with your primary care provider to get you as healthy as possible before your surgery.
The orthopedic surgeons with M Health Fairview are internationally known for their expertise. They are committed to providing you with orthopedic care that combines excellence, service, and compassion with innovative research and personalized patient education.
Joint Replacement Education
M Health Fairview offers many ways to learn what to expect before, during, and after your joint replacement surgery. One key way is via this joint replacement handbook for patients:
Joint Replacement Surgery Resources
You'll also want to take advantage of additional resources, including signing up for a pre-surgery class, plus checklists, pre-surgery steps, post-surgery exercises, and more. It's all available here: