Joint Replacement Education

This on-demand video class is offered to complement the work of your team from the Mammoth Orthopedic Institute and provides pre-operative education to help prepare your body, mind, environment, and support team to help you have the most successful surgical outcomes and experience.

This class is designed for joint replacement surgical candidates who have been evaluated by our orthopedic surgeons and approved by our multidisciplinary joint replacement care committee.

  • Learn from our multidisciplinary team including a nurse, orthopedic physician assistant, physical therapist, dietician, and occupational therapist.

  • Class information is up-to-date and reflects current knowledge and best practice. Access the 35-minute video at a time and place most convenient and comfortable for you.

  • Preparing mentally and physically for surgery is an important step toward a successful result. Your understanding of and role in the surgical and recovery process will help you recover more quickly with less anxiety and fewer problems.

    Class topics include:

    • Normal and replacement joint anatomy

    • Surgical technology and procedures

    • How to prepare in the days leading up to surgery

    • What to expect during your hospital stay

    • What to expect in your early days of recovery at home

    • How to prepare your home for post-operative safety and convenience

    • Recommended nutrition and supplements for optimal preparation and healing

    • Early mobility, movement precautions, and safe exercises

    • Recommendations for your support team

  • Surgical Consultation

    Joint replacement surgery may offer an opportunity to relieve joint pain and regain motion to re-engage in the activities and lifestyle you love. If you are interested in an orthopedic consult to determine if you are a surgical candidate, please contact Mammoth Orthopedic Institute (Bishop 760-872-7766 or Mammoth 760-924-4084).

  • Perioperative Resources

    Learn what to expect from surgery with Mammoth Orthopedic Institute’s surgery resources including preoperative information and postoperative instructions. Be sure your treatment plan includes physical therapy for the most successful outcomes.

  • Prehab & Post-Rehab Fitness

    Consider Elevate’s exercise and fitness services both preoperatively and post-rehab to develop and support optimal function and wellness.