The Surgical Experience
The Surgical Experience
Pre-Operative Education

Pre-Operative Education

In the Office
Welcome to the Bone and Joint Center
Your Care Team
Meet with Your Surgical Scheduler
Videos You Need to Watch
Patient Education Program
Rapid Recovery: Same Day Discharge Program
Rapid Recovery: One Night Stay with Early Discharge Program
Why is it Important to Have a Coach
What You Need to Know
Possible Adverse Effects
Adaptive Equipment
Activity after Surgery
Blood Transfusions
Nickel Allergy
Smoking Cessation
Vaccines
How to Prepare for Surgery
Home Exercises
Managing Co-Morbidities
Nutrition Resources
BMI and Surgical Outcomes
Preparing Your Home Before Surgery
Post-Op Pain and Anxiety Management
Narcotic Pain Medications
CPM and Ice Therapy (Knee Surgery ONLY)
Managing Post-Op Pain
Medications After Surgery
Treatments for Pain
Swelling and Bruising After TJR
Additional Education
Gender-Specific Care for Hip and Knee Arthritis and Joint Surgery
Intimacy After Surgery
Surgery for Knee and Hip Arthritis
What You Need to Know about Knee and Hip Arthritis
Fall Prevention
Rapid Recovery Programs Following Surgery
Arthritis Osteoporosis and You
Musculoskeletal Diseases in the United States
Healthy Bones for Life
The Bone and Joint Center
About Us
Physicians & Care Team
Patient Resources
Forms and FAQs
Knee and Hip Arthritis
Treatment Options
The BJC Surgical Experience
Your First Appointment
The BJC Flipbook
Locations
Schedule an Appointment
Knee and Hip Arthritis
About Knee Arthritis
About Hip Arthritis
Treatment Options
Non-Operative Treatments
Knee Operative Treatments
Hip Operative Treatments
BJC Surgical Experience
Pre-Operative Education
One Month Before Your Surgery
Day of Your Surgery to Discharge
Early Post-Operative Experience
Long Term Post-Operative Experience
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
300 Halket St. | Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
Phone:
412-683-7272 (Dr. DiGioia and Dr. Guthrie)
412-641-8609 (Dr. Hamlin, Dr. Plakseychuk, Dr. Urish)
412-687-3900 (Dr. Siska)
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