Total Hip and Knee Replacement

The Orthopedics and Spine Center at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital aims to provide the highest quality care for the people of Fayette County and southwest Pennsylvania. We pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of joint replacement surgery with dedicated resources and a worry free total joint replacement experience for our patients undergoing hip or knee joint replacement.

Our joint specialists provide a full array of joint care options – from non-surgical treatments and primary joint replacements to revision surgeries. We offer the following surgical treatments for adult reconstruction surgery, including:

  • Adult Reconstructive Services
  • Total Joint Replacement
  • Hip and Knee Replacement
  • Revision Joint Replacement

Common Reasons Why Joints Hurt

Joints hurt due to various reasons, including certain medical conditions. Two primary causes of joint pain are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that affects cartilage in the joints. Over time, cartilage wear and tear can lead to arthritis pain, stiffness, and swelling in affected joints such as knees and hips. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease causing inflammation in the joints when the immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of the joint, resulting in pain, swelling, and stiffness and may affect multiple joints throughout the body.

If your joints hurt, it’s crucial to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis for the appropriate joint pain treatment. At the Orthopedics and Spine Center at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital, our orthopedic team of bone and joint experts provides comprehensive care for joint pain and related conditions, offering a range of treatment options including medication, minimally invasive procedures and physical therapy.

Uniontown Hospital’s Joint Replacement Program serving Fayette County

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital Orthopedics and Spine Center’s Joint Replacement Program is your solution to decrease your pain and provide you with a rapid recovery following joint replacement surgery. Your doctor will discuss your individual goals and expectations in preparation for the surgery. Your role, and that of your family and friends, is critical in helping get you back on your feet quickly. Our dedicated Orthopedic Nurse Navigator and a patient guidebook and preoperative education class will ensure you and your caregiver know how to prepare for surgery, what to expect during your hospital stay, and what to do once you go home. Most patients can expect to walk on the day of surgery and go directly to their home after their care in the hospital.

Appointments and Directions

Schedule an appointment through the Call Center at 724-912-7533 or MyWVUChart.

Orthopedics and Spine Center
500 West Berkeley Street
Uniontown, PA 15401

Hours

Monday – Friday: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Clinic Hours Vary by Provider

Located on the main floor of Uniontown Hospital. Please park in lot 6 or 7 and enter via the outpatient drop-off entrance.

What you can expect from the Total Joint Replacement Program at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital’s Orthopedics and Spine Center? A preoperative education class is led by Uniontown Hospital’s dedicated Orthopedic Nurse Navigator for you and your family or designated caregiver.

  • A Joint Replacement Patient Guidebook provides important information on how to prepare for your upcoming surgery, including pre-surgical strengthening exercises, how to prepare your home, information about your hospital stay, and key education for you and a designated family member/caregiver on what to do for a safe return to your home after surgery.
  • You’ll recuperate in a private room located on a unit dedicated to hip and knee replacement patients, with everything you need for fast recovery, including specially trained nursing staff, and physical therapy staff to oversee your care.
  • Most patients will be up, out of bed, and walking within hours after surgery. You will work with a physical therapist one-on-one. The morning after surgery, most patients will be up, dressed in comfortable clothing, and be prepared to return to their own home.
  • Pain and nausea management is comprehensive. Advanced pain management is used, and patients are able use less narcotics, with lower pain scores, and experience less nausea after surgery.
  • WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital’s nurses and staff take pride in providing personal attention, getting to know you, and encouraging you to help achieve your personal goals after surgery.
  • Plan to return to your home after joint replacement surgery. Our dedicated Orthopedic Nurse Navigator will follow up with you after you leave the hospital to ensure a safe return home.

 

Our dedicated Orthopedic Nurse Navigator will work directly with you, your family, or caregiver to guide you through your experience from the point of decision to undergo total joint replacement surgery thorough pre-surgical preparation and education and a check in after your surgery.

The Orthopedic Nurse Navigator at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital’s Orthopedics and Spine Center will work directly with you to:

  • Provide education before and following your surgery.
  • Help communicate with and coordinate care between all members of your healthcare team.
  • Ensure seamless coordination of services.
  • Visit/contact you periodically throughout your hospital stay to answer your questions and ensure a positive experience.
  • Follow up with you when you discharge home as you recover.
  • Answer any questions that arise throughout the process.

The goal of our Orthopedic Nurse Navigator is to ensure high quality care to promote your recovery and your return to normal daily living.

Jillian DeGusipe, RN
Contact: [email protected]
Hospital Cell: 724-430-6021

The WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital Orthopedics and Spine Center believes easy access to procedure-specific education provides patients and caregivers with readily available information about preparation and recovery from joint replacement surgery.

Strong research links thorough patient and caregiver preparation and education prior to surgery to better health outcomes after surgery.

Click on the pdf link below to download or print our Patient Education Resources for lower extremity joint replacement.

Jason Kinney, MD

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