Our joint replacement team has been helping thousands of people like you return to independent lives filled with activity and enjoyment. By replacing the worn joint that makes it hard for you to walk or work, we'll open your world to all sorts of exciting opportunities.
Why Do You Need a Hip or Knee Replacement?
The probable culprit is osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. If you're like most joint replacement patients, you're often in pain. More importantly, your pain may keep you from doing the things you enjoy. Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, causes wear and tear that eventually breaks down the cartilage that covers the end of each bone in a joint. When this cartilage is gone, there is nothing left to guard your bones. They grind against each other and cause inflammation, pain, and stiffness. A hip or knee replacement substitutes your worn joint with new metal and plastic parts. Although medicines can reduce your pain temporarily, a joint replacement is your best bet for lasting relief and a more active life.
Why Choose St. John Macomb-Oakland Joint Replacement
Our program earns patient satisfaction scores above the 90th percentile nationwide, and is currently ranked among the nation's top 10 percent of joint replacement programs by a national grading organization.
"Our patients are up and walking earlier, and they are regaining their independence faster," says Jeff Mendelson, MD, Chief of Orthopedics, crediting the program structure as well as excellent pain control. "The key is that we involve the patient and those who care about them. We ask the patient to designate a coach -- a family member or friend -- who will support them along the way. Both come in before surgery to learn about what is gonig to happen. This helps set appropriate expectations and reduces the number of surprises."
Know Your St. John Macomb-Oakland Joint Replacement Team
Your St. John Macomb-Oakland, Macomb Center, joint replacement team includes your orthopedic surgeon, registered nurses and nurse practitioners, certified therapists, social workers, nutritionists and pharmacists - all dedicated to patients like you who have elected to undergo joint replacement. All clinicians, including the all-RN team and the program's orthopedic nurse practitioner, were specially selected for the Joint Replacement Program, which is housed in a dedicated unit. Our training, experience, and technology provide the basis for your medical success, but YOU will play the most important role in your recovery. Your cooperation and motivation will be the difference between mere success in the operating room and a whole new life.
We're Here to Help
And that means helping you make the decision that is right for you. St. John Macomb-Oakland, Macomb Center, holds frequent discussion seminars to give you the information necessary to make that decision. A patient education booklet outlines the step-by step process you'll experience -- in the hospital and at home. It is available through your physician. Once you choose to have your joint replaced, it's likely you'll have even more questions. If you're ever in doubt about something, or just need information, please ask a member of your medical team. With thousands of joint replacements under our belts, we look forward to helping you every step of the way. For right now, all you have to do is get ready for the exciting lifestyle changes coming your way. Every person who decides to have a joint replacement has many questions. We expect that. We have designed a program that can provide answers. Patients should feel free at any time to contact us if they need information. That's why we're here.
For more information about hip replacement and knee replacement from the Joint Replacement Program at St. John Macomb-Oakland, Macomb Center, please contact your physician or call 1-888-440-7325.
