By Your Side Through Your Joint Replacement
Wherever you are in your planning process - whether it be researching your options, looking for resources on how to prepare for your joint replacement surgery, or recovery tips, the Rochester Regional Health Joint Replacement team is here to guide you every step of the way. Please browse the helpful resources below and don't hesitate to reach out to your joint replacement specialist should you have a question or concern.
Joint Replacement FAQs
After a shoulder replacement procedure you should be able to return to driving a car in four weeks, and pick up other activities gradually, based on your surgeon’s recommendation.
Sign Up for a Joint Replacement Information Class
Are you having joint replacement surgery? We encourage you to register for our Total Joint Replacement Education class before your procedure is scheduled. We offer this class to help prepare you and your family for surgery and understand the rehabilitation process that is necessary for a full, healthy recovery.
Charles J. August Joint Replacement Center at Unity Hospital
Center for Joint Replacement at Rochester General Hospital
Sign Up For Our In-Person Class
Patient Guidebooks & Other Helpful Tools
Every journey needs a guidebook. These essential tools provide detailed information about what to expect before, during and after your joint replacement procedure. You’ll find week-by-week countdowns to help you prepare for the operation, a description of your hospital stay, general physical therapy and exercise recommendations (your doctor will guide you through those personally) and even tips to prepare your home for your return.
Charles J. August Joint Replacement Center at Unity Hospital
Download Our Unity Hip and Knee Replacement Guidebook
Download Our Unity Shoulder Replacement Guidebook
Center for Joint Replacement at Unity - Key Contact Information:
- Program Manager: (585) 723-7897
- Pre-Admission Testing: (585) 723-7738
- Hospital Switchboard: (585) 723-7000
Center for Joint Replacement at Rochester General Hospital
Download Our RGH Hip and Knee Replacement Guidebook
Download Our RGH Shoulder Replacement Guidebook
Download Our RGH Hip Exercises Handout
Download Our RGH Knee Exercises Handout
Download Our RGH Hip and Knee Replacement Class Handout
Center for Joint Replacement at RGH - Key Contact Information:
- Program Manager: (585) 922-4582
- Pre-Admission Testing: (585) 922-9310
- Hospital Switchboard: (585) 922-4000
Joint Replacement Center at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital
Download Our NWCH Hip and Knee Guidebook
Download Our NWCH Shoulder Replacement Guidebook
Download Our NWCH Preparing for Your Joint Replacement Surgery Resource
Joint Replacement Center at United Memorial Medical Center
Joint Replacement Center at Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic
Download Our CSHC Hip Replacement Guidebook
Download Our CSHC Joint Replacement Presentation
Download Our CSHC Total Hip Replacement Home Exercise Plan
Download Our CHSH Total Knee Replacement Home Exercise Plan
Download Our Total Shoulder Replacement Home Exercise Plan
The Joint Replacement Center at Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic - Key Contact Information:
- Joint Center Coordinator: (315) 573-2268
- Operating Room Scheduling: (315) 462-1800
- Hospital Switchboard: (315) 462-9561
