Sentara OrthoJoint Center® Patient and Family Education

Thank you for choosing Sentara for your joint replacement surgery. At Sentara, we strive to keep you informed and provide you with comprehensive care. Use the links below to access preoperative (pre-op) education, including a video that will prepare you for your upcoming joint replacement surgery, our Patient and Family Guidebook and more information about the location where you are having surgery.

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Preoperative Education

Knowing what to expect before and after surgery can help prepare you for an excellent outcome. We have created preoperative education specifically with that goal in mind. We suggest you and your Coach participate in pre-op education. Below, you will find a link to our pre-op joint replacement video to provide you with the information you need to prepare for your surgery and recovery. This 27-minute video includes pre-op details, medication guidance, medical clearance instructions, what to expect on the day of surgery and recovery, and postoperative (post-op) care.

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To best prepare yourself for your upcoming surgery, we encourage you to participate in preoperative education at the hospital where you will be having surgery. To find a class, please visit Sentara.com/Events.

Patient and Family Guidebook

This comprehensive joint replacement guidebook is an excellent resource for you and your Coach to read and reference. The guidebook covers how to prepare for your surgery, preoperative exercises, medications, understanding your surgery, preventing complications, and much more.

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEBOOK IN ENGLISH

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEBOOK IN SPANISH

We have also created a comprehensive guidebook for anyone having shoulder surgery. Please click on the link below to download this helpful guide.

SHOULDER SURGERY GUIDEBOOK IN ENGLISH

SHOULDER SURGERY GUIDEBOOK IN SPANISH

Locations

No joint replacement surgery is the same. Our orthopedic patient navigators are specially trained nurses to help guide you through your surgery. The navigator where you are having surgery is here to help.

To find out more about the location where you are having surgery and how to contact the orthopedic patient navigator, please click on the appropriate location below.

Learn more about the Sentara Orthojoint Center®

Additional Education Materials

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