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Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
Memorial Hermann Orthopedic Center
Joint Replacement Center
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The Joint Replacement Center annually performs more than 300 total joint replacements. Surgeries include total joint replacement of the ankle, hip, shoulder, wrist, elbow, or knee due to:
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The Center also offers a Rapid Recovery program for some patients where groups recover and rehabilitate together. All patients receive personalized care.
Spearheaded by Terry A. Clyburn, M.D., director of joint implant research at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, physicians in the Center are expert in innovative surgical advances, operating in state-of-the-art facilities equipped with the latest tools and imaging systems. The Center has an extensive stock of implant sizes and shapes, allowing custom fitting of all patients, even those who require an unusual prosthesis.
In addition to standard hip and knee replacement:
- Dr. Clyburn performs synovectomy, radiosynovectomy, and joint replacement surgery on hemophiliacs.
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Am I A Candidate?
- Do you suffer from joint pain, joint swelling, joint stiffness, a decreased range of motion or joint weakness?
- Have you experienced joint pain for at least 6 months?
- Are you having joint pain that keeps you up or awakens you at night?
- Are your normal, daily activities limited or does persistent joint pain interfere with your daily activities (walking, lifting yourself up, climbing stairs, etc.)?
- Have you tried other treatments like walking aids such as a cane, or non-surgical therapies such as medical and physical therapy?
If you answer yes to any of the questions above, talk to your physician about joint replacement surgery or contact the Memorial Hermann Joint Care Center for more information on our unique approach to joint care.
Surgery & Recovery
Prior to surgery patients meet with the Joint Coordinator and medical team to discuss all details including:
- Surgery schedule
- Rehabilitation exercises
- Safety precautions
- Pain management
- Recovery schedule
After surgery patients begin a four day post-operative rehabilitation program. They have a unique opportunity to participate in group therapy, dining and other activities to regain their strength and mobility.
Rapid Recovery Program
For those who qualify – in good health with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or less – the Center’s Rapid Recovery Program offers minimally invasive surgical techniques that result in minimized blood loss, shortened surgical time, and reduced risk of infection and complications of anesthesia. Additional program benefits include:
- VIP treatment
- Less pain
- Reduced trauma
- Accelerated therapy
- Shortened hospital stays
- Quicker recoveries
Prior to surgery, all pre-admission testing, including blood work, electrocardiograms and anesthesia assessment, are overseen by a total joint care coordinator. The coordinator is accessible throughout a patient’s stay and after discharge.
Education is a key feature of the program. Weekly pre-operative education for hip and knee replacement prepares patients for surgery and helps them understand what to expect.
State-of-the-art operating rooms are reserved specifically for joint replacements. Recovery takes place in a unit dedicated for joint replacements. Rehabilitation plans are formulated by a licensed therapist. Group therapy sessions are also available and encouraged among total joint replacement patients.
Amenities
While recovering, patients receive:
- A luncheon, two days post-surgery, for the patient and their family
- A complimentary 15-minute massage to provide added comfort
- Private rooms on the unit so that family and friends may visit anytime
- Accommodations for one family member or friend to stay overnight
- Valet parking validated on the day of pre-admission and the day of surgery only
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