Joe LoCascio, Hip Replacement Patient, The Center for Joint Care at Kishwaukee Community Hospital

I had almost the full course of pre-surgery options.  I had therapy.  I had injections.  None of these really gave me lasting relief.  When Dr. Jain and I talked, he assured me that my total hip replacement could give me permanent relief. 

I think the unique thing about the Center for Joint Care is that it starts sometime before your surgery with a really good orientation program about what to expect.  You meet other people who are going to be having the same surgery or similar surgery. 

I was told that I would probably be getting out of bed the same day as my surgery, and that was true.  I did.  After my surgery I was able to lean a little against my bed and stand.  The next day I was walking.  I probably walked about 100 yards the first time.  I was amazed at how little effort was involved in that. 

It’s normally a two-to-three day process of rehab in the hospital after surgery, but I was able to leave by lunchtime on the second day.  That might have been a little bit unusual, but I think it speaks a lot to the care that I received. 

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