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Joint Replacement Patient Education Classes
 

Are you facing a total knee or hip replacement? We offer pre-operative joint replacement education classes for our patients at our Hillcrest Medical Center and Thornton Hospital facilities.

Topics reviewed during the class include:

  • Preparing your body and home for surgery
  • Expected hospital treatment and equipment
  • Pain control
  • Physical activity
  • Performing activities of daily living after surgery
  • Rehabilitation options

Classes are held monthly at both locations.

2008 Schedule

Hillcrest Medical Center (1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

  • January 9
  • February 6
  • March 5
  • April 2
  • May 7
  • June 4
  • July 9
  • August 6
  • September 3
  • October 1
  • November 5
  • December 3

Registration: Call Cynthia at (619) 543-3646.

Thornton Hospital (1 p.m. - 3 p.m. )

  • January 16
  • February 20
  • March 19
  • April 16
  • May 21
  • June 18
  • July 16
  • August 20
  • September 17
  • October 15
  • November 19
  • December 17

Registration: Call Tami at (858) 657-6590.

 
 

Department of Orthopedic Surgery
350 Dickinson Street, Mail Code 8894
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 543-5944