
Joint Replacement Classes
Do you have questions or concerns about your upcoming joint replacement surgery? Let the UOC team help you prepare for your surgery by taking our preoperative joint replacement education class available at our UOC Altoona office. Our educational seminars are free of charge to our joint replacement patients and their caregiver or family member.
The classes will:
Teach you what to expect before, during, and after surgery
Ease your worries and anxiety
Review how to manage your pain
Teach you how to prevent problems after surgery
Review the role of therapy as you heal
Layout a plan for going home and talk about equipment and home safety needs
Allow you to ask questions
Seminar dates and times are to be announced.
Be sure to get in touch with Tara McCaulley, RN Total Joint Coordinator, for more information and to schedule at your earliest convenience at 814-942-1166 Ext 4253.