Joint Replacement Center

Sparrow Orthopedics in Lansing, Michigan provides a unique patient education and rehabilitation model within its Joint Replacement Center.

The patient experience begins pre-operatively as patients attend total joint replacement class in the month prior to surgery.

At that time they are introduced to members of our team including orthopedic nurses, physical and occupational therapists along with case managers (discharge planners). These are the same team members who will be working with patients immediately after surgery. as part of this class. We find that this helps to ease patients' anxieties toward the surgical and rehabilitative experience.

Total Joint Replacement Pre-Operative Classes October 2008-Sept 2009 Schedule Quick Links View animated Total Hip and Total Knee Replacements Surgical Guidebook for Total Joint Replacements (PDF document. Warning: This is a large file, not recommended for dial up connections.) The Joint Partners Program Sparrow and the Michigan Athletic Club (MAC) team up in a one-of-a-kind health club membership for joint replacement surgical patients.

Patients learn about their surgical procedures, and are provided with details of their post-operative care and daily functional activity expectations

Patients are encouraged to choose a "coach", generally a family member or friend who will be involved with their rehabilitation both in the hospital and when they return home. Once on the orthopedic floor patients participate in intense daily therapy and receive encouragement and support from each other, their coaches and the entire orthopedic team. We find that this approach enhances the patient care experience, improves patient satisfaction and dramatically shortens recovery time.