Joint Replacement
Advances in medical technology have made joint replacement an effective option to treat chronic joint pain from osteoarthritis and other degenerative joint diseases or injury. The diseased or damaged joint is replaced with an artificial joint implant that can reduce pain and swelling and increase mobility.
The multidisciplinary orthopedic care team at Gadsden Regional Medical Center includes doctors, orthopedic surgeons, pain management specialists and physical therapists who provide care. We offer surgical procedures for joints including:
- Total joint replacement surgery or joint repair
- Knee replacement
- Hip replacement
- Shoulder replacement
- Hip resurfacing
- Minimally invasive options
Joint replacement is usually recommended as a treatment for severe joint pain and to repair a dysfunctional joint or one showing the effects of arthritis or other issues, such as cartilage being worn away which causes uncomfortable friction of the joint.
Part of joint replacement care includes preparing patients properly before joint replacement surgery, as well as helping them recover their mobility through services such as physical therapy. You’ll know what to expect before, during and after the surgical procedure. Orthopedic care professionals are focused on providing quality care from diagnosis through recovery.
If you’re experiencing pain in your knee, hip, shoulder, foot or ankle we encourage you to take a joint pain assessment. After completing the assessment, we’ll offer a recommendation. You can also view online orthopedic seminar options.
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Pre-Op Total Joint Education Class
Once your doctor has determined that you are a candidate for joint replacement surgery, you will be asked to attend Pre-Op Total Joint Education Class.
The Pre-op Total Joint Education Class will cover information on what to expect before and after surgery, including required exercise, safety precautions and pain management. The class is conducted by an orthopedic certified nurse (ONC). Total Joint Education Classes are held in person at Gadsden Regional Medical Center and online. In-person classes are held in the 500 Building on the campus of Gadsden Regional Medical Center on Tuesday at 10 am and on Thursday at 2 pm.
Pre-op Total Joint Education Classes
To pre-register for the Pre-op Total Joint Education Class call (256) 413-6027 or click here to view our Online Pre-op Total Joint Education video.