Total Hip Replacement Brochure - Trinitas Hospital

You Are Not Alone!The first total hip replacement wasperformed in 1960. The Agency for HealthcareResearch and Quality reports that more than285,000 total hip replacements are performedeach year in the United States. Such surgerieshelp individuals who experience pain and lossof motion and strength that adversely affecttheir daily lives and their ability to engage insocial and athletic activities.About Trinitas Regional Medical CenterTrinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC), a majorcenter for comprehensive health services for thosewho live and work in Central New Jersey, is aCatholic teaching medical center sponsored by theSisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth in partnershipwith Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation. With 10Centers of Excellence across the continuum of care,Trinitas has distinguished itself in cardiology, cancercare, behavioral health, renal care, nursing education,diabetes management, wound healing and sleepmedicine.For more information onTrinitas Regional Medical Center, visitwww.TrinitasRMC.orgTotal JointReplacementProgramTotal Hip ReplacementWe Are Here to Help!Call us today at (908) 994-5406225 Williamson Street • Elizabeth, NJ 07202Main Number: (908) 994-5000Total Joint Replacement Program: (908) 994-5406Comprehensive Care Designedto Meet YOUR Goals

Ask yourself these questions…• Do you find yourself avoiding daily activitiesyou like to do because your hip hurts?• Does your hip hurt after walking a shortdistance?• Does your hip pain make it increasinglydifficult to get in and out of a car or go upor down stairs?If you answered “yes” to any of the above,discuss with your doctor if you are acandidate for a total hip replacement.Comprehensive Care –Individually DesignedAt Trinitas Regional Medical Center, the mosthighly respected orthopedic surgeons in theregion bring their expertise to our Total JointReplacement Program. Their years of experiencewith a broad spectrum of cases make themhighly qualified to help our patients. Our skillednurses and physical and occupational therapistswork together to achieve the best outcome foreach patient.Through every step of your total hipreplacement experience, our team is dedicatedto insure that your needs are met and yourcomfort is maximized.Through our Pre Admission Testing services,we will provide you a “one stop shop” experience.We offer you and your surgeon a fast,coordinated experience in getting your clinicaltesting performed, and provide you witheducation about your total hip replacement, allin one convenient visit.Your Hospital Stay –Comfort, Recovery, Pain Free FunctionThe finest post-operative care will be availableto you through Trinitas Regional MedicalCenter. Your comfort and meeting your needsare what drive the services you will receive.Your rehabilitation will begin the day of surgeryand will continue twice daily throughoutyour hospital stay. You will receive instructionin proper exercise and how to walk and moveabout with your new hip.Restoring You to Your Highest Levelof Function is Our Main Goal.Upon discharge from the hospital, you andyour surgeon will decide whether a stay at arehabilitation facility to further your recoveryis necessary.If not, outpatient rehabilitation is availableat our Health and Rehabilitation Center. Yourrehabilitation schedule can be arranged priorto your discharge from the hospital.Let Us Help You“Get Back in the Game!”Call the Total Hip Replacement Program at(908) 994-5406