Joint Camp is an extensive pre-operative education program for the patient and their family. It is a program dedicated to the comprehensive care of hip replacement and knee replacement patients with the University of Utah. This presentation is free of charge at the Orthopaedic Center on Wednesdays and is available here online also. Call your surgery scheduler to set up a time to come to the joint camp in person.
Because you are the most important participant in your recovery, we encourage you to receive the most comprehensive education available prior to surgery.
We know joint replacement patients are anxious to return to their active, independent lifestyles, so joint camp is designed to give you the information you need to make the best decisions in relation to recovery. Therefore, if you are able come to the orthopaedic center prior to surgery, we invite you to attend in-person. Joint camp is also presented by our knowledgeable physical therapists and representatives from the U of U pharmacy and thrombosis service who will be taking care of you while you are in the hospital (whether surgery is at the main hospital or the UOC). Knowing this information before surgery helps you to have the best experience possible.
Helpful tips you will learn at joint camp include the following:
When you are in the hospital, medications and anesthesia can often cloud your memory, so if you are taught the things you need to know before surgery with a clear head, and your spouse or friend can learn these things too, your outcome can be optimized.
This video provides a comprehensive overview of total hip replacement surgery and preoperative patient education. This video will help you, the patient, be better prepared for your hip replacement surgery.
This video provides a comprehensive overview of total knee replacement surgery and preoperative patient education. This video will help you, the patient, be better prepared for your knee replacement surgery.
After joint replacement surgery, your physician will prescribe Warfarin. This video provides important information on how to take the medication, risks, and possible side effects. If you have additional questions, please contact the Thrombosis Service at 801-585-3713.
Adult Reconstruction, Joint Replacement, Orthopaedic Surgery
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Adult Reconstruction, Femoroacetabular Impingement, Hip Arthroscopy, Hip Preservation, Hip Replacement, Joint Replacement, Knee Replacement, Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Periacetabular Osteotomy, Physician Assistant, Surgical Dislocation
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Adult Reconstruction, Joint Replacement, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma
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Adult Reconstruction, Cartilage Restoration, Femoroacetabular Impingement, Hip Arthroscopy, Hip Preservation, Joint Replacement, Knee Replacement, Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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| University Orthopaedic Center | (801) 587-7109 |
Adult Reconstruction, Femoroacetabular Impingement, Hip Arthroscopy, Hip Preservation, Hip Replacement, Joint Replacement, Knee Replacement, Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Periacetabular Osteotomy, Surgical Dislocation
| University Orthopaedic Center | (801) 587-7109 |
Adult Reconstruction, Femoroacetabular Impingement, Hip Arthroscopy, Hip Preservation, Hip Replacement, Joint Replacement, Knee Replacement, Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Periacetabular Osteotomy, Surgical Dislocation
| University Orthopaedic Center | (801) 587-7109 |
Adult Reconstruction, Joint Replacement, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physician Assistant
| University Hospital | (801) 587-5240 |
| University Orthopaedic Center | 590 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Map |
801-587-7109 |
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801-213-4500 |
