Joint Replacement Program
The CCM Health Joint Replacement Program is conveniently located close to you and has an extensively trained joint replacement care team that is fully equipped to handle the most advanced joint replacement surgeries. Our care team is here to carefully plan every step of your joint replacement, eliminate your pain, and give you the best chances for a successful recovery.
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Total Joint Replacement Request for Information
At CCM Health, we understand the importance of finding the right care for your specific needs, and we are here to guide you through every step of your joint replacement journey.
By completing the Total Joint Replacement Request for Information form, you have taken the first proactive step towards a life with improved mobility and reduced pain. Our dedicated Joint Replacement Team is eager to assist you in any way possible, ensuring that you receive the personalized attention and expert care you deserve.
Rest assured that your request is of utmost importance to us. Within one clinic day, a member of our experienced Joint Replacement Team will be in contact with you. They will provide you with the necessary information, answer any questions you may have, and help you navigate the process smoothly.
We understand that joint replacement is a significant decision, and we are committed to help you with the knowledge and support you need to make an informed choice about your health. Together, we will explore the available options, discuss potential treatments, and develop a customized plan that aligns with your goals and preferences.
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Joint Replacement Surgery
At CCM Health we use the latest technology and your surgeon will use the least invasive option that will work best for you. This means you’ll have smaller incisions to help you heal faster and have less pain.
At CCM Health we provide these types of joint replacement services:
- Shoulder replacement
- Hip replacement, to replace the hip joint with an artificial joint
- Knee replacement
Your surgeon will work with you to identify which type of artificial hip or knee will work best for you. This can depend on your age, bone density, joint shape, and other factors.
Joint Replacement Program Navigator
Jen Olson, BSN, RN is CCM Health’s primary joint replacement navigator. She joined the CCM Health team in 2013, graduated from the University of South Dakota, and has 9 years of experience caring for total joint patients in an inpatient setting and the surgery department. She will guide you through the entire surgery process, by providing education prior to your surgery, perform a review of your medications, coordinate pre-operative appointments, and answer questions that you may have.
Do I Need a Referral?
You will not need a referral from your primary care provider to see a CCM Health orthopedic surgeon. If you would like a referral, your primary care provider will check your condition, possibly do imaging tests, and help you decide if surgery is best for you. Our Joint Replacement Program Navigator can ask for a referral from your primary provider.
Call (320) 269-8877 to talk to Jen about starting your Joint Replacement Surgery journey.
Joint Replacement Care Team
Our goal is to get you back to living your life. Patients going through our Joint Replacement Program benefit by working with a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, technicians, physical/occupational therapists, nurses, along with your joint replacement navigator.
Your Orthopedic Surgeon will:
- consult and assess your surgical needs,
- complete your surgery,
- provide post-surgical aftercare,
- follow up with you to ensure your best outcome.
Your Orthopedic Physician Assistant will:
- assist in your surgery,
- evaluate your progress and provide care after your joint replacement surgery.
Your Primary Care Provider/Hospitalist will:
- round on you daily during your hospital stay to evaluate and talk about your progress and goals.
Your Operating Room Team
Your Registered Nurse will:
- admit you on the day of surgery and prepare you for your procedure,
- provide education before and after surgery,
- provide continual assessments for safety and positive outcomes.
Your Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will:
- provide anesthesia care during your surgery,
- provide pain and nausea medications, if needed, after your surgery.
Your Medical/Post-Surgical Team
Your Nursing Staff (RNs and LPNs) will:
- provide care for you while you are in the hospital,
- help manage postoperative pain and prevent complications,
- continue providing education during your hospital stay,
- help you achieve your goals.
Your Physical Therapist will:
- evaluate your mobility after surgery,
- provide coaching and guidance to perform safe physical activity and exercises,
- assess your home needs to help you be successful at home.
Your Occupational Therapist will:
- assist you in recovering and improving skills needed for daily living tasks,
- be a great resource to identify special equipment needed in the hospital or home.
Your Discharge Planner will:
- assist you in being discharged from the hospital,
- coordinate with your health care team to reach discharge goals,
- assist in arranging extended care if unable to be discharged to your home,
- be a great resource for questions related to hospital discharge, community resources, and aftercare plan.
Your Support Person/Coach:
Ask a loved one, such as your spouse, partner, a friend, or family member, to be your coach. Your coach will provide support and help you prepare for and recover from your joint replacement procedure.
- be a positive and supportive person to help you meet your goals before and after surgery,
- be involved with your care and education.
What to expect
Rely on your CCM Health Joint Replacement Program team to listen and provide education and guidance before and after your joint replacement surgery. Depend on the CCM Health orthopedic care team to help you know what to expect before, during, and after your joint replacement procedure.
Before Joint Replacement
After you decide you’d like to have a joint replacement, you’ll meet with an orthopedic surgery scheduler. Together you will:
- Sign up to attend a pre-operative education class.
- Schedule pre-operative screening from pre-anesthesia screening nurses.
- Fill out a safe surgery questionnaire and take it to a preoperative physical exam.
After Joint Replacement
After surgery, you’ll move to an area called the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), also called the recovery room. You’ll be watched carefully in the PACU by your care team.
You can expect to see your surgeon or their physician assistant the day after your procedure.
Medications
You can expect to get antibiotics for about a day after surgery as well as medications for pain. If you experience nausea or constipation, you’ll receive medicines to help.
Talk to your providers if you don’t feel well. They’ll either explain your current medications or give you something different if your current ones aren’t working for you.
Moving After Surgery
Your rapid recovery plan will help you get up and move as early as possible during your stay at the CCM Health. This can help prevent blood clots and other problems.
You may be able to sit at the edge of the bed, stand, and even start walking with help the evening of surgery. You’ll use a walker and should be able to put weight on the joint if you can tolerate it.
Watch for Signs of Infection
After surgery, it’s normal to have some redness, swelling, and warmth around your incision. But you may have an infection if you experience:
- Fever with a temperature over 102 degrees Fahrenheit
- Increased swelling
- Painful redness
- Thick, bad-smelling drainage from your incision
- Tell your surgeon right away if you have signs of an infection or other concerns.
How Long Will I Stay in the Hospital?
You may stay in the hospital for one to two days depending on your type of surgery and rehabilitation plan. It also depends on your health before surgery, your age, and any health conditions you may have. Our primary goal is your safety and healing.
