For Patients
For patients scheduling surgery at REX or WakeMed or Raleigh Orthopaedic Surgery Center
The goal of the Raleigh Orthopaedic Total Joint Pre-Operative educational materials is to improve patient’s functional outcome following surgery. The slides below will cover ambulation, transfers, assistive devices, adaptive equipment, pain management, diet and weight control, pre-operative and post-operative exercises, balance, return to work and activity, post-operative rehab milestones and precautions. You can choose to review them at your leisure prior to your scheduled total joint replacement procedure.
Total Knee Replacement Slide Show
Total Hip Replacement Slide Show
Links below are take away points from the slide shows above. Please review at your convenience prior to total joint procedures as they provide important information to keep in mind ahead of your surgery.
Pre-Op Knee Replacement Take Away Info
Pre-Op Hip Replacement Take Away Info
Physical Therapy appointments are required after your total joint replacement surgery. However, below are some exercises to do before your surgery to help strengthen the muscles.
For further questions on education before your surgery, please contact your Physician team.