The Joint Replacement Centers at Johnson City Medical Center has developed a comprehensive planned course of treatment. We believe that you play a key role in ensuring a successful recovery. Our goal is to involve you in your treatment through each step of the program.

Our treatment teams includes experienced board certified orthopedic surgeons, physician’s assistants, nurses, patient care partners, and physical and occupational therapists specializing in total joint replacement care. Every detail, from pre-operative teaching to post-operative exercising, is considered and reviewed with you. The joint care team will plan your individual treatment program and guide you through it with the goal of getting you back home to your active lifestyle as quickly as possible.

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Many of our patients have referred to the Joint Replacement Centers as “Joint Camp.”

“Joint Camp” is unique. It takes place on dedicated units that specializes in the care of total joint replacement patients, located on the 6th floors of both Johnson City Medical Center and Indian Path Medical Center. Patients have their surgery on Monday or Tuesday and go home on Thursday or Friday.

• Orthopedic-certified nurses and therapists who specialize in the care of joint patients
• Private rooms
• Group therapy and education activities as well as individual care
• Family and friends are educated to participate as "coaches" /VIPs (Very Important Partners) in your recovery process
• A comprehensive patient guide for you to follow from pre-op through discharge from the hospital and beyond
• Option to use The Wellness Connection Program for exercise to build strength prior to your surgery
• Public education seminars about knee and hip pain

Therapy starts the day after surgery. Patients have therapy at least twice a day until they are discharged from the hospital. Physical therapy focuses on getting in and out of bed and a chair, walking in the hallway, and going up and down stairs. Occupational therapy focuses on dressing and getting in and out of the bathtub or shower safely.

Many patients are able to participate in group therapy sessions in our large gym area. This makes therapy more enjoyable as patients and their coaches support each other through the recovery process. Most of our patients are able to participate in the putting contest at the end of the week before they go home.