Joint Replacement

Rush Oak Park Hospital's orthopedic physicians provide hip, knee and shoulder replacements if you have a new or old joint injury, arthritis or side effects from medication (such as steroids). A partial or total joint replacement will allow you to regain the function and stamina you need to work and to live a more active life.

Rush Oak Park Hospital delivers a comprehensive joint replacement package:

  • Pre-operative class
  • Pre-operative testing
  • Radiology
  • Outpatient pharmacy
  • Orthopedic nursing
  • Physical and occupational therapy
  • Case management and discharge planning

In addition to standard joint replacement surgery, if you qualify you may be eligible for procedures developed more recently:

  • Minimally invasive orthopedic surgery (MIS) involves the use of specially developed instrumentation and new surgical techniques. Because MIS surgery uses small punctures in the skin instead of long incisions which cut muscle tissue, blood loss during surgery is minimized. Your hospital stay is also shortened, pain is reduced and you can return to your normal lifestyle more quickly.
  • Surgeons are now using Computer Assisted Navigation, an image-guided navigation system to visually confirm and verify their work during surgery, which provides greater precision during implant procedures.

Coordinated Team Approach

Whatever course or care you choose, a well-coordinated team effort ensures that you and your family are fully informed. Rush Oak Park Hospital's orthopedics specialists work with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Physical therapy is the most vital part of the recovery program.

If you are homebound you may be referred for home therapies to a number of home health agencies. For most people, however, Rush Oak Park Hospital's outpatient services medical staff will help you successfully transition to home. If you require further inpatient treatment or therapy, support is just steps away. Rush Oak Park Hospital houses both a Skilled Care Unit and the Center for Rehabilitation, which is fully accredited and managed by Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital.

For more information, call 708-660-INFO (4636).