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.
2009 Schedule
Hillcrest Medical Center (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
- June 3
- July 1
- August 5
- Sept. 2
- Oct. 7
- Nov. 4
- Dec. 2
Registration: Call Cynthia at (619) 543-3646.
Thornton Hospital (1 p.m. - 3 p.m. )
- June 17
- July 15
- August 19
- Sept. 15 (note: Tuesday, not Wednesday)
- Oct. 21
- Nov. 18
- Dec. 16
- Sept. 15
Registration: Call Tami at (858) 657-6590.