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Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Total Joint Replacement Center
Pre-Operative Education
 Two weeks prior to scheduled surgery, patients attend a pre-operative, or pre-habilitation, educational class. In this class, physical therapists and occupational therapists meet with patients to teach basic exercises that will be used during group therapy sessions and at home after surgery.
Pre-operative educational classes must be taken the Wednesday before your surgery date. Patients will also learn about:
- Safety precautions
- Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) prophylaxis
- Transfer techniques (from the car)
- Training in daily activities
- Ensuring a safe home environment
- Potential post-operative complications
- Pain management
- Weight-bearing status
- Stair training
- Fall prevention
One week prior to surgery patients receive a video explaining the details of the surgery and rehabilitation process. This pre-operative education helps alleviate fear and stress commonly associated with surgical procedures.
Classes are scheduled and confirmed in advance and typically follow this order:
| 7 a.m. |
Business office paperwork |
| 8 a.m. |
Pre-admittance, lab work and ECG |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Education – anesthesia, pharmacy, physical therapy, home health and discharge planning, The Mind/Body Wellness Institute |
| 11 a.m. |
Tour of the Total Joint Replacement Center |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Lunch |
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