Evarts Joint Center
Your Stay
Before You Check In
- Attend one of our Pre-Operative Classes for Joint Center Patients
- Download and print one of our patient information handbooks. They tell you what to expect every step of the way.
- Follow all your surgeon's pre-surgery instructions including those for pre-admission testing through Highland Hospital's Pre-admission Office. Your surgeon will make the appointment for you or send you instructions on how to do it.
- Schedule a pre-operative rehabilitation assessment.
- Review our Visiting Highland section for general information about Highland Hospital.
- Review our Who's Who and What They Do article.
Check In
- Call Highland Hospital’s Same Day Surgery department (585) 341-6707 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon before your surgery (or on Friday if your surgery is on Monday) to find out what time to arrive at the hospital.
- Check your guidebook for details on what to bring, where to go, and what to expect.
After Surgery
- Patients typically remain in the hospital three to four days following surgery. Some patients receive continued inpatient rehabilitation to increase stamina and mobility before their discharge.
- We take a team approach where everyone has a common goal—to help you get your quality of life back.
- An orthopaedic nurse manager/leader will coordinate all aspects of your care, from pre-op to discharge.
- Your post-operative status will be fully evaluated by our physical and occupational therapists. They'll encourage you to get up and move as quickly as possible. Rehab starts at your bedside and moves to our on-site gym. You never have to leave the floor.
- We'll educate family and friends to participate as "coaches" in your recovery process.
- A social worker/case manager will be available to assist your treatment team in developing discharge plans and follow-up outpatient services.
- We try to keep you ultra-comfortable with the latest in pain management techniques and top-quality accommodations.
Get all the details of what to expect from your stay by reading your patient guidebook.
