All Center physicians are board eligible or certified in orthopaedics and have perfected joint replacement procedures. Meet Dr. Eric Bontempo, Dr. Thomas Beck and Dr. Philip Spinuzza. More
All Center physicians are board eligible or certified in orthopaedics and have perfected joint replacement procedures. Meet Dr. Eric Bontempo, Dr. Thomas Beck and Dr. Philip Spinuzza. More
Atlantic General's Center for Joint Surgery is a specialized in-patient unit dedicated to caring for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery, fracture repair surgery and other orthopaedic procedures.More
In November 2004, Atlantic General Hospital celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Center for Joint Surgery. Atlantic General's Center for Joint Surgery is a specialized in-patient unit dedicated to caring for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery, fracture repair surgery and other orthopaedic procedures.More
Our program is designed to prepare patients for surgery and support them throughout the entire recovery process. The procedures available at Atlantic General Hospital meet the highest standards.More
Our program is designed to prepare patients for surgery and support them throughout the entire recovery process. Orthopaedic Surgical Procedures available at Atlantic General Hospital include: total hip replacement, total knee replacement, total shoulder replacement, revision of total knee replacements, fracture repair, reconstructive knee surgery, arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, and so much more. More
Our goal is to provide our patients with the most advanced techniques possible to assist them with smooth recovery from surgery and the most benefit from healthy, long-lasting implants. More
Our goal is to provide our patients with the most advanced techniques possible to assist them with smooth recovery from surgery and the most benefit from healthy, long-lasting implants. Our physicians use the latest tools in sophisticated surgical techniques such as arthroscopy and other minimally invasive procedures. More
Recovery Phase 2 (1-2 Days to Complete)
MEDICATIONS
Your pain will be managed with medications through your IV or with pain pills.
You will continue to receive blood thinners to prevent blood clots (if ordered by your physician).
ACTIVITY
Continue to do your ankle pump exercises every 1-2 hours while awake.
You will begin getting out of bed, using the trapeze. The staff will work to help you become independent.
The Therapy Department will work with you (usually twice a day) to help you with your exercises, ambulation (walking), transferring in/out of your bed/chair and activities of daily living. They will also help you learn to climb stairs safely.
You will learn to use hip precautions to protect your new joint.
BREATHING EXERCISES
Continue using your incentive spirometer every 1-2 hours while awake.
DIET
You may have your usual diet as tolerated.
BATHROOM
A bedside commode will be available to you until you are able to walk to the bathroom.
PLANNING YOUR RETURN HOME
The discharge planner will continue to work with you to finalize your home care and physical therapy needs. If you will be transferring to an inpatient rehabilitation center, arrangements for this will be made also.
