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A Better Hospital Experience - Joint Replacement Surgery at Sinai
Finally, after the pain in her knee prevented Pearline Greenidge from enjoying her favorite sport, tennis, she decided it was time to ask her doctor if surgery was right for her.
She didn’t have to wait long for an appointment. Greenidge is practice manager for Stephen M. Bell, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Sinai Hospital. After undergoing a partial knee replacement procedure, she surprised everyone when she returned to work just three weeks later.
“There’s no question the surgery made me feel better and eliminated my pain and limping,” she says. “Now I’m looking forward to getting back on the tennis court.”
Annually, more than 500,000 people in the United States choose to undergo hip or knee replacement surgery. For many arthritis sufferers, this surgery is the start of a new life free of the debilitating effects of arthritis and related conditions.
Benefits of joint replacement surgery include:
- Improved movement and use of a joint
- Stabilization of joint
- Relief of pain that doesn’t respond to other treatment options
- Improved alignment of deformed joints
Sinai Hospital’s Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics is dedicated to making the patient’s experience as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
From the introductory class devoted to explaining joint replacement surgery to post-operative care and rehabilitation, Sinai’s joint replacement program revolves around the needs of its patients.
“Our ultimate goal is to help our patients realize a better lifestyle after we fix their joints,” explains Linda Covert, MS, RN, ONC, program manager and clinical leader of Sinai’s program.
When surgery is scheduled, patients receive a comprehensive guide that outlines what to expect before, during and after surgery.
The preoperative class provides a unique opportunity for patients to learn about their surgery, ask questions and find out about rehabilitation.
Most patients stay at Sinai for three days after surgery. Nurses who have received specialized training in orthopedic care staff the unit, which has comfortable private rooms.
Family members or friends are invited to encourage patients during daily therapy sessions. From the first day after surgery, patients work with occupational therapists to relearn activities of daily living and physical therapists to improve movement and conserve energy.
Mindful of each patient’s need to move on to the next recovery phase, the joint replacement team coordinates discharge planning services to ensure that each patient has everything in place for a successful recovery.
“Our goal is to see former patients walking on their own two feet when they could barely walk before,” Covert says.
Click here for more information on hip and knee replacement surgery from Sinai Hospital
Is Northwest Hospital closer to your home? Click here for information on the Joint Center at Northwest Hospital Center.
Sports Medicine at LifeBridge Health
The LifeBridge Health Sports Medicine program specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of athletic injuries, as well as enhancement of athletic performance. The Sports Medicine staff offers a unique prescription for sports medicine care that includes prevention programs, education and patient-focused care for all sports participants including youth and developmental sports programs and collegiate and recreational and weekend warrior athletes.
Approximately 90 percent of all sports injuries are musculoskeletal in nature and do not require surgery. Examples include:
- Acute injuries—ligament sprains, muscle strains, fractures and joint injuries
- Overuse injuries—tendonitis, shin splints, stress fractures
In addition to treatment of injured athletes, the Sports Medicine program also includes:
- Nutrition and exercise prescription for strength training and conditioning provided by qualified health and fitness professionals
- Injury prevention programs for athletes of all levels of participation
- Recommendations for “return to play” for injured athletes
- Healthy lifestyle promotion through patient education and community outreach programs
For more information about the LifeBridge Health Sports Medicine program, click here or call 410-601-WELL (9355).
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SportsMedicine Tips - Prevention of Injuries
- Wear and use proper gear and equipment for your sport.
- Understand the rules of your sport and follow them. They make the game safer and more fun.
- Use a proper warm-up and stretching routine prior to competition and after activity.
- Use proper biomechanics during sports training. Ask a coach or athletic trainer for advice on sports-specific training techniques.
- Practice sensible nutrition and recovery from sports participation.
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