St. Mary Joint Replacement Center
The St. Mary Joint Replacement Center offers access to highly skilled, board-certified orthopedic surgeons with expert sub-specialty training in the field of joint replacement, so patients can find the precise orthopedic care they need right in their community setting. Our team of nurses and therapists also receive specialized training in caring for joint replacement patients. A joint care coordinator will manage every aspect of your care—from preadmission testing and pre-operative education, to surgery, rehabilitation and discharge planning. Whether you are a young athlete desiring to return to your sport or a retiree determined to reclaim mobility lessened by age, the goal is to maximize function and restore you to a higher quality of living with your new joint.
The Joint Replacement team at Saint Mary Medical Center pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to those we serve. Our Joint Replacement Center was the first in Pennsylvania to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for hip and knee replacement. We continue to exceed expectations with regards to standards of care as demonstrated by our continued status of goal seal from the Joint Commission for over a decade. In addition, we have been designated as a program of distinction based on quality outcomes. According to Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey results, we have consistently been among the top in the nation for joint replacement patient satisfaction. We strive to uphold the highest levels of quality, safety, and service for best patient outcomes, which means reduced rates of infections and complications.
Saint Mary Medical Center provides the latest in surgical techniques, imaging technology, cutting-edge computer-assisted procedures, and the newest joint implants and devices to ensure that every patient receives the highest level of care.
Features of the St. Mary Joint Replacement Center include:
- Specially equipped orthopedic operating suites equipped with the latest technology and staffed by an experienced dedicated OR team
- Well-planned course of preparedness and treatment, including a pre-op class provided by the team of care providers
- Surgeons with the highest levels of credentials, specialty training and experience
- Registered nurses with specialized orthopedic education focusing on evidence-based and patient centered care
- Specially trained therapists who partner with patients to increase independence and mobility
- Recently remodeled private hotel-like rooms offer a comfortable environment for recovering patients and families
- Dedicated joint replacement unit that consistently achieves the highest ratings for patient satisfaction
- Therapy gym on the unit to support same-day mobility
- Emphasis on individualized goals allowing most patients to return directly home the day after surgery
- Orthopedic nurse navigator to serve as a liaison before and after surgery