Patient Education for Joint Replacement - Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

Prepare for your joint replacement surgery at Inova Joint Replacement Center with these convenient online tools. Patient Guide Coach Guide A Good Coach Makes the Difference A coach can be any family member or friend who commits to providing support to a patient as they go through the joint replacement surgical process. Required Coach Participation We highly recommend that a coach be present at the following “checkpoints.” If the same coach cannot be present at all, you may elect an alternate coach to stand in. Pre-operative clinic Online video and quiz Day of surgery Physical therapy session(s) observation 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.