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Joint Replacement

Joint Center of Excellence

Stephens Memorial Hospital has teamed with the Orthopedic Surgeons on staff to bring you a knee and hip replacement program here in Norway. At the Joint Center for Excellence you'll have the convenience of being close to home, your family and friends, as well as an information-packed Joint Camp to help you prepare for you for surgery. Not to mention, you will have excellent care during your stay here with us.

Why Miss Out on the Things You Love to Do?

Let our team approach to joint replacement get you back in the game of life. For more information please contact Stephens Memorial Hospital Physical Rehabilitation Department at 207-744-6160.

Orthopedic Surgeons

Don't miss out on the things you love. Orthopedic Surgeons on staff at Stephens Memorial Hospital offering joint replacement here in Norway. Exceptional care, close to home.

Joint Camp

Joint Camp is available to all patients who are having knee or hip replacement at Stephens Memorial Hospital. We offer two-hour classes lead by registered nurses and occupational/physical therapists. Topics covered include:

  • The basics of surgery
  • How to prepare for your surgery
  • What to do when you get home and home safety tips
  • How to use devices that will help you around the house and beyond

"Joint Camp provided me with all the information I needed to be prepared for surgery.  Everyone I met was pleasant, caring and willing to take the time to answer my questions.  I would recommend this program to anyone." - Evelyn Maxfield, Joint Camp Participant

A Joint Camp Coach is a family member or friend who helps you through the period of surgery and recovery. Your Joint Camp Coach will attend appointments and classes with you, help prepare your home, and visit you in the hospital to learn how to help you after your discharge. Having a coach is not required, but we strongly recommend it.

 

Our surgeons use modern, minimally-invasive techniques that support quicker recovery times. The usual length of stay is 3 days or less. You can expect:

  • Private rooms
  • Excellent client-to-nurse ratio
  • Effective pain control
  • Personal guidance through the steps to complete recovery
  • Customized care close to home
  • Doctors closely involved with your team of nurses, therapists, and support staff.

An excellent rehabilitation team is an essential part of a successful joint replacement program. Our joint replacement team includes skilled physical and occupational therapists will start working with you in the hospital, practicing activities of daily living before you transition home. 

These activities might include dressing, walking, getting in and out of the shower, stairs and how to safely get in and out of your vehicle. Your therapists will also help with discharge planning, adaptive equipment and follow-up therapy appointments. You'll also get a home exercise plan to continue to increase strength and improve balance on your own.