The hospital s hand therapists, trained and certified specifically to treat the upper extremities, work closely with physicians to help patients regain mobility and strength. The hospital s hand therapists, trained and certified specifically to treat the upper extremities, work closely with physicians to help patients regain mobility and strength. The prospect of having joint replacement surgery can be daunting. When facing a procedure of this magnitude, it helps to know that you are in the hands of experts. On the forefront of the latest medical, surgical and research advances, the joint replacement specialists at New England Baptist Hospital are experts whose contributions have revolutionized joint replacement surgery from developing one of America s first artificial hips to testing robotic surgical instruments.
Education is a key feature of successful joint replacement surgery.
Knowing what to do before surgery and what to expect during and after hospitalization can have an important impact on how well patients recover. Clients are provided information specific to improving stamina and performance, as well as guidelines for healthful eating. For those interested, we also offer counseling for medical nutrition therapy . Our occupational therapists are specialists in the evaluation and treatment of inpatients and outpatients with orthopedic conditions. They work closely with referring physicians and surgeons to design a treatment program to achieve maximum recovery from surgery or injury.