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Hoag Orthopedic Services Jointworks Program

Patients experience an even greater standard of service as they recover from total joint replacement surgery.

JointWorks is a unique service offered by Hoag Hospital comprised of special amenities and programs designed to assist with the recovery process for the joint replacement patient.

The JointWorks program provides a combination of surgery and rehabilitation processes designed to motivate, encourage and support patients and families before, during and after joint replacement surgery.

With a community as active as Orange County, a superior orthopedic program is in much demand for countless aches and injuries. To remain a leader, Hoag continually procures and implements the most advanced orthopedic technologies and equipment, such as specialized operating rooms with ultra-sterile laminar air flow capability and state-of-the-art video and laser equipment. As a leader in the specialty of orthopedics, it is our commitment in helping more people return to their active lifestyle. With this in mind, Hoag now offers minimally invasive joint replacement surgeries where patients recover quicker and have a shorter hospital stay.

Hoag's JointWorks program for joint replacement patients includes:

Informational classes including pre-operative instruction, readying the home environment for the patient's return, and preparing the caregiver for the recovery process.
In-patient unit specifically designed to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Nurses and rehabilitation staff who work exclusively with joint replacement patients.
Enjoyable meals while visiting with family in an outdoor patio/garden.
Unique activities and special menus designed for the JointWorks patient to make their rehabilitation a more positive experience.

Are you a candidate for joint replacement?

Joint replacement surgery is an option for individuals with pain resulting from degenerative joint disease, an accident such as a fall, or a knee or hip deformity. Increasing pain in a joint can severely limit a person's ability to enjoy their favorite activities such as dancing, golfing, gardening, or playing with grandchildren.

Frequently Asked Questions About Joint Replacement Surgery

Hip Replacement Surgery

What is hip arthroplasty?

A hip arthroplasty is a replacement of damaged or arthritic surfaces of the hip joint with materials to restore the integrity of the joint. Most often materials are made of metals and plastic. What are the indications for this procedure?

The main indications are to relieve pain caused by arthritis, correct deformity, and restore range of motion and function. More specifically, candidates for hip replacements have severe degenerative changes on the hip X-rays and failure of nonoperative treatment to relieve their pain. What are the causes of osteo-arthritis in the hip that progresses to a total hip replacement?

Primary osteoarthritis
History of trauma
Rheumatoid arthritis
Avascular necrosis
Other inflammatory arthritis

How successful are these operations?

At one year, approximately 95% of patients can expect a good to excellent clinical result, with minimal to no pain, the ability to walk more than 1 mile, increased range of motion, as well as patient satisfaction with the procedure. Can patients return to playing sports after hip replacement surgery?

Most patients can return to low-impact sports, such as golf, doubles tennis, bowling, walking, and use such exercise machines as stationary cycle and cross-country ski simulators. Knee Replacement Surgery

What is knee arthroplasty?

A knee arthroplasty is a replacement of damaged or arthritic surfaces of the distal femur and proximal tibia and the rest of the knee joint with metal and plastic materials to restore the integrity of the joint. What are the indications for this procedure?

The main indication is to relieve pain caused by arthritis. Secondary goals are to correct deformity and to restore function. More specifically, candidates for knee replacements have severe degenerative changes of their knee joint seen on X-rays and have failed multiple methods of treatment to relieve their pain. How successful are these operations?

About 95-97% of patients can expect a good to excellent clinical result. This clinical result encompasses minimal to no pain, the ability to walk more than one mile, increased range of motion and patient satisfaction with the procedure. Can patients return to playing sports after knee surgery?

Most patients can return to low-impact sports, such as golf, doubles tennis, bowling, walking, and use such exercise machines as stationary cycle and cross-country ski simulators.

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