Doing your own pre-op research and preparation is very important to ensure the best possible outcome for your shoulder replacement. It is important to familiarize yourself with the surgical procedure and recovery process. Our surgeons and staff strongly recommend that patients (and their coach) watch our shoulder replacement video and complete the online quiz (below).

PRE-OP VIDEO: Review infection prevention guidelines; night before surgery tips on showering, eating, and medications; and what to do on the day of your surgery. ALL ABOUT JOINT REPLACEMENT: This 10-minute video goes over everything you can expect before, during and after your joint replacement procedure at Inova.

Once you have seen the video, please complete the required brief quiz below. When finished, click "Submit." Your results will be sent directly to the Shoulder Replacement Navigator. If you have questions, contact us at 703-504-4550. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form.

Rehabilitation From traumatic, life threatening injuries to the common orthopedic ailments, we can help your body heal. Inova offers the full range of physical and occupational therapy services to get you moving again. If you are hospitalized, your rehabilitation begins during your inpatient stay. Extensive outpatient services are also available for your convenience. Inova offers the full range of inpatient and outpatient physical and occupational therapy.

We seek every opportunity to meet the unique needs of each person we are privileged to serve – every time, every touch. Important to palliative care is the communication and coordination of treatment options to maximize quality of life for patients, according to the individual patient's goals and wishes. We do not replace your doctors. We work with your doctors to help you achieve the highest quality of life and decide on healthcare options, based on your personal goals of care.

You can get more information about palliative care from your healthcare team or by contacting one of the Inova palliative care teams listed below. We can put you in contact with palliative care experts who will provide you with detailed information about what services are available. You will need a physician referral to receive palliative care.

Palliative Care for Better Quality of Life Now If you or a family member is living with a serious illness, specialized medical care is available to help control your symptoms and make you more comfortable right now. What is Palliative Care? Expand Content Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. Palliative care is focused on the unique physical, psychological and spiritual needs of patients living with serious or life threatening illness.

Caregivers often feel they have little time to attend to their own needs. This is especially true in caring for loved ones with a serious or life-threatening illness. It is critical that you care for your own physical health and well-being. Equally critical is that you connect with family and friends who can support you. Ignoring your needs can lead to health problems of your own, physical and mental exhaustion, and isolation. This added stress makes it even harder for you to care for your loved one at this important time for both of you.