Your Guide to Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Before surgery
Learn about the pre-admission testing you'll need, pre-op considerations you make, and the exercises you can do to prepare for surgery. You'll also want to consider what you should and shouldn't bring to the hospital and what you'll need to do the night before in preparation.
Your hospital stay
Learn about what will happen upon your arrival to the hospital, surgery prep, post-surgery and what will happen once you're in your room.
At-home tips
Here we'll give you tips on many topics, from sitting and walking after surgery, to pain relief and infection prevention during recovery.
At-home how-to
Here we'll explain and illustrate some respiratory exercises and activities of daily living to help you get back on your feet safely and comfortably after surgery.
Postoperative care team
Learn about the team of health care providers that will work with you during and after your stay with us for your joint replacement.
Commonly asked questions
Here we'll answer many of the frequently asked questions about joint replacement surgery at Main Line Health.