The Arthroplasty Preoperative Education class is designed to prepare you and your family for surgery, recovery, rehabilitation and to initiate comprehensive discharge planning. You will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with a variety of skilled, enthusiastic health care professionals who are committed to supporting the surgical excellence
All patients scheduled for Arthroplasty (hip and knee) joint replacement surgery are encouraged to attend this one and a half hour session.
Taught by the nurses and the therapists who care for total joint replacement patients, the classes contain important information about the surgery, nursing care, physical therapy, orthopedic equipment and discharge planning.
Patients and their guests will have the opportunity to ask questions and talk to the instructors about their concerns.
Location:
New England Baptist Hospital
Courtyard Conference Room
Lahey Building, third floor
125 Parker Hill Avenue
Boston, MA 02120
Scheduling:
Done by your surgeon's office staff.
Classes are held a few times a week, including Saturdays
Sessions are one and a half hour long.
Topics that will be discussed:
- Preparation for Surgery
- Day of Surgery
- Your Initial Recovery after Surgery
- Pain Management
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
- Preparation for Discharge from the Hospital
- Managing Your New Life
Feedback from patients who attended the class:
"Nancy was extremely thorough, informative & well presented. I've done a lot of reading in prep for this surgery & I learned a lot today. I feel really confident that I'm in the right place now!!"
"Everyone I have met here, was outstanding, friendly & helpful. Thanks! So glad I chose to come to this hospital!
"Excellent program, very informative."
The Spinal Fusion Preoperative Education Program is designed to prepare you and your family for surgery, recovery, rehabilitation and to initiate comprehensive discharge planning.
You will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with a variety of skilled, health care professionals who are committed to supporting the surgical excellence at New England Baptist Hospital.
All patients scheduled for Spinal Fusion surgery and Revision Spinal Fusion surgery are encouraged to attend this one and a half hour session.
Taught by the nurses and the therapists who care for spine surgery patients, the classes contain important information about the surgery, nursing care, physical therapy, orthopedic equipment and discharge planning.
Patients and their guests will have the opportunity to ask questions and talk to the instructors about their concerns.
Location:
New England Baptist Hospital
Courtyard Conference Room
Lahey Building, third floor
125 Parker Hill Avenue
Boston, MA 02120
Scheduling:
Done by your surgeon's office staff.
Classes are held on Thursday and Saturday afternoon
Sessions are one and a half hour long.
Topics that will be discussed:
- Preparation for Surgery
- Day of Surgery
- Your Initial Recovery after Surgery
- Pain Management
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
- Preparation for Discharge from the Hospital
- Managing Your New Life
Feedback from patients who attended the class:
"Very helpful in explaining procedure and what to expect. Great job."
"Very informative, excellent presentations."
"The entire session was very, very informative with excellent explanations."