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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Preparing for surgery

Everything you need to know to prepare for joint replacement surgery

A Joint Venture

Mount Nittany Health offers virtual education classes to help prepare for hip or knee replacement surgery. Participants will learn:

  • How to best prepare for surgery
  • What to expect before, during and after surgery
  • Equipment used and plan of care
  • Role of your care providers, you and your family in the recovery process

Classes are held via Zoom every first and third Tuesday of the month. Pre-registration is required. To register, please email vcoakley@mountnittany.org or call 814.278.4810.