At Southcoast Health, we understand how joint pain can interfere with the everyday activities you love. Whether you’re just starting to notice symptoms or have been managing hip or knee arthritis for years, our team of experts is here to help. We use the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques to restore joint mobility, starting with personalized care plans tailored to your unique needs.
As we age, arthritis and wear-and-tear can damage the cartilage in our hips and knees, leading to pain, stiffness and limited mobility. We begin treatment with conservative approaches like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications and lifestyle modifications. But when joints are too damaged for non-surgical care, joint replacement surgery may be the most effective option for long-term relief. Our board-certified surgeons perform a full range of joint replacement procedures using advanced technology (like the Mako robotic-assisted system) for more precise, minimally invasive surgeries.
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The Southcoast Health Joint Replacement Program features nurse navigators who will work closely with your surgeon and other members of your health care team to help you “navigate” through every step of your joint replacement surgery. The navigators will help to ensure that you are prepared and know what to expect.
Once the decision for surgery is made you will receive a call from our navigators to:
You will also receive additional calls from the navigators closer to surgery to provide additional education and to ensure you and your family are prepared. The nurse navigators will be calling to check in on you after surgery to provide education, support and address any concerns.
Surgery can be an overwhelming experience, and our goal is to help you feel at ease and coordinate care from start to finish.
Below you will find important Joint Replacement resources.
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