Total Joint Center Patient Education
During the pre-admission testing visit, each patient participates in an hour-and-a-half educational session with the nurses and therapists. This session provides an overview of the entire recovery and rehabilitation process starting immediately after surgery through discharge from the hospital.
Patients have many questions and concerns about surgery, especially regarding pain control, healing and resumption of normal activities. This education session assures that the patient knows what to expect and can begin the process free of any excessive concern or anxiety. By discussing issues such as mobility, pain control, and the discharge process during the first visit, we are able to facilitate the transition from surgery to resumption of normal life, and an enhanced quality of life.
Contact the Total Joint Center
Call 401-793-5852 to learn more about Patient Education or for more information about orthopedic services at the Total Joint Center.
Total Joint Center Hip, Knee, and Replacement Patient Education Guides
The Miriam Hospital has worked with orthopedic surgeons, nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists to develop a Total Joint Center that will shorten your hospital stay and further enhance your orthopedic care. Bringing together our combined expertise, we have created a multifaceted program that is unparalleled in our region. The center focuses on extensive patient education, exceptional surgical technique, excellent nursing care, and consistent therapy post-operatively.
Our program extends beyond your hospital stay, ensuring that your recovery, whether it is at home with services or in a short-term facility, is effective. This seamless continuum of care guarantees that you have the information, care and support you need every step of the way, enabling you to once again move like you're meant to.
Hip and Knee Replacement Patient Education and Exercise Guides
Download our patient guides for hip and knee replacement:
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In English
Patient education online version
Patient Education PDF version
Pre-operative exercise guide online version
Pre-operative exercise guide PDF version
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In Spanish
Patient education online version
Patient education PDF version
Pre-operative exercise guide online version
Pre-operative exercise guide PDF version
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In Portuguese
Patient education online version
Patient education PDF version
Pre-operative exercise guide online version
Pre-operative exercise guide PDF version
Shoulder Replacement Patient Education Guide
Download our patient guides for shoulder replacement:
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In English
Patient education guide online version
Patient education guide PDF version
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In Spanish
Patient education guide online version
Patient education guide PDF version
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In Portuguese
Patient education guide online version
Patient education guide PDF version
- Total Joint Center at The Miriam Hospital
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Total Joint Replacement at Newport Hospital
- Our Total Joint Replacement Team
- Robotic Total Knee Replacement
- Q&A About Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Newport Total Joint Replacement Pre-Op Class
- Total Joint Replacement Clinical and Quality Outcomes
- Total Joint Replacement Patient Resources
- Continuum of Care Provider Resources for Joint Replacement
- Assess Your Joint Pain
- Surgical Specialties
- Total Joint Replacement Patient Stories
- Arthritis and Exercise
- Research and Publications
- Total Joint Replacement Education and Training
- When Is it Time to Consider Joint Replacement?