Orthopedics
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At Memorial Medical Center, our goal is to get you back on your feet, both physically and psychologically. We want you to get back to enjoying all that Las Cruces has to offer. For that reason, our staff will not approach you as a "sick patient," but one who has elected surgery to help improve their quality of life.
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Orthopedic Services and Specialties
The team at Memorial Medical Center offers many specialized orthopedic procedures, including:
- Total Joint Replacement Surgery
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Shoulder Replacement
- Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Trauma and Fracture Care
- Hand & Upper Extremity
- Sports Medicine and Injuries
- Osteoporosis
Total Joint Replacement
Since 2012, the Total Joint Replacement Program at Memorial Medical Center has earned the Gold Seal of Approval for Joint Replacement (hip and knee) from The Joint Commission. Our program helps patients to regain mobility and return to their activities of daily living. Memorial's Total Joint Replacement Program takes an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. A team of skilled professionals – including orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, specially-trained nurses, specially-trained patient care technicians, physical therapists, and case managers – work together to develop and implement treatment plans for each patient.
Patients who come to Memorial's Total Joint Replacement Program are surrounded by an atmosphere of caring, comfort, and complete understanding. The Total Joint Program provides comprehensive preoperative and postoperative rehabilitation services for patients undergoing Total Hip Replacement and Total Knee Replacement surgeries. The center is staffed by a multidisciplinary team working together to provide encouragement, support, and a full complement of patient services:
- Dedicated Orthopedic Unit
- Individual Physical Therapy Sessions Twice Daily
- Planning for Hospital Stay & Post-Hospital Care
- Special Instruction for Coaches/Family Members
- Weekly Group Preoperative Education Class
Total hip and knee replacement surgeries generally take from two to three hours and involve affixing an artificial joint made of metal and plastic to the bone. After surgery, patients stay on the dedicated Orthopedic Unit, where recovery and rehabilitation begins.
An Introduction to Bone and Joint Health
A minimally invasive surgery allowing a surgeon to view the interior of a joint.
Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior or an active individual, we can care for your sports-related injuries.
Knee problems can occur in people of all ages. We’re here to address your pain and help keep you moving forward.
When hip pain disrupts your daily routine, we’re here with compassionate and individualized care to help keep you moving forward.
Preoperative Education Services
Memorial Medical Center's staff begins working with patients before their scheduled surgery. The Total Joint Coordinator provides a special preoperative class for patients, their coach, and/or family. That way, everyone knows what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. Classes are designed to address:
- Ensuring a safe home environment
- Exercise
- Fall prevention
- Gait training with the use of a walker
- Getting out of bed
- Pain management
- Potential postoperative complications
- Prevention of blood clots
- Safety precautions
- Transfer techniques
- Weight-bearing status
Postoperative Rehabilitation
Patients will receive morning and afternoon physical therapy daily. The first day after surgery, patients will be evaluated in the morning and participate in an individual session in the afternoon. From that point forward, sessions are conducted twice daily where patients perform different exercises, practice correct transfer techniques, and learn to walk and move about with assistive devices.
Surgeons recommend continuing physical therapy at home. For those who require further assistance, arrangements can be made for home health care or transition to a skilled nursing facility or a rehabilitation hospital.
Most patients are discharged the day following surgery. However, patients may stay longer if necessary.
Family and Coaches Involvement
We realize that family members and coaches play a crucial role in the recovery process. Family members and coaches are encouraged to participate in our preoperative education class as well as in physical therapy sessions. These provide important instruction on how to care for patients recovering from Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement surgery.
Schedule an Appointment With an Orthopedic Surgeon. Contact our physician referral line at 800.424.DOCS.