Preparing for Joint Replacement

At Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic, we know that preparing for joint replacement surgery can be stressful or confusing. Our experienced team will guide you through every step of the preparation process.

Preparing for Your Joint Replacement Surgery

Before your surgery, our skilled team members will help you schedule any pre-operative (before surgery) physicals and lab work you may need. We can also help you with:

• Understanding insurance paperwork
• Scheduling follow-up appointments
• Finding in-home help if you need it
• Arranging your discharge to a rehabilitation center
• Helping you figure out what assistive devices you might need after surgery (such as a walker)
• Your family and caregivers may also ask us questions about your surgery or recovery.

Patient Education Resources

We make patient education and patient care our top priority at Rutland Regional. That’s why we offer educational videos and joint replacement surgery guides to help you prepare for your surgery.

*Please note, these videos are best viewed using the internet browser Google Chrome. Alternatively, they can be viewed through Microsoft Edge but they generally won't load if using Internet Explorer.*

Joint Replacement Classes

At Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic, we want you to feel as prepared as possible for your joint replacement surgery and recovery. That’s why we recommend that you and your caregiver attend one of our pre-operative joint replacement classes.

We offer classes for all types of joint replacements, and free presentations by our board certified joint replacement surgeons.

During your pre-operative joint replacement class, our team of specialists will answer your questions and provide information such as:

• Pain management options, like medications, blocks, or injections
• Where your joints are and how they work
• A description of the new joint
• Infection prevention
• Preventative antibiotics, if needed
• Pre-operative planning
• Recovery planning
• Fall risk and prevention

Joint Replacement & Surgery Education Books

Download the Book (pdf)

Download the Book (pdf)

Download the Book (pdf)

Download the Book (pdf)

Download the Book (pdf)

Download the Book (pdf)