Joint Replacement Program

Restoring Motion and Improving Lives

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital has an award winning Joint Replacement program earning a five star rating from Healthgrades (the highest rating possible) seven years in a row for excellence. (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010). Our Joint Replacement program was awarded the highest honor from Blue Cross and Blue Shied, a “Blue” Distinction award for knee and hip replacement. We are the hospital of choice for joint replacement surgery on the Central Coast. We are proud of this reputation and are committed to continuous improvement of our Joint Replacement Program. To learn more about our program, please call Anna Scott at 805.473.7695 or email any questions you may have about the AGCH Joint Replacement program to Anna.Scott@chw.edu.

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About Joint Replacement Surgery

Joint replacement if a surgical procedure to remove and replace an arthritic or damaged joint with an artificial one (called a prosthesis), and is considered only after other treatment options have failed to provide adequate relief from pain and/or disability.

Your orthopaedic (orthopedic) surgeon will ultimately recommend a joint replacement if it is best suited for your condition.

You Are Not Alone

Over half a million people annually in the United States alone undergo joint replacement procedures, mostly involving the hip and knee. At AGCH, we perform hundreds of knee and hip surgeries a year. We focus on improving the quality of patients' lives by enabling pain-free movement and, hopefully, a successful return to the activities they once enjoyed. AGCH has developed a comprehensive Joint Replacement Program with their patients' well being in mind.

Multi-Disciplinary Team

The Joint Center is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team made up of physicians, nurses, physical therapists and case managers. Working together, these skilled professionals provide a full complement of patient services:

• Pre-operative Education Class
• Advance planning for hospital care and post hospital care
• On-site rehabilitation
• Discharge plans, addressing special patient needs

A Totally Different Approach

The orthopedic Joint Replacement program at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital’s goal is to get our patients back on their feet-both physically and psychologically as quickly as possible. We also offer whenever, possible less invasive joint replacement procedures that preserve as much bone as possible so recovery is quicker and patients have a more natural feel when moving their joints.

Our Joint Replacement team offers a much different level of care than most facilities, designed to inspire and achieve a higher level of patient success. This means that you will play an active role in your healthcare plan, working with our staff to develop and maintain a positive outlook throughout the rehabilitation process as you achieve/regain maximum functional mobility.

AGCH is the only hospital in San Luis Obispo County that does a significant number (over 500) of uni-compartmental knees with excellent results. Additionally, AGCH is the only hospital doing patello-femoral partial replacements on a regular basis. These less invasive joint replacement procedures allow a higher level of return to sports and activities than any surgical approach can offer.

Getting Educated and Informed

A special education component has been developed for patients who will be having joint replacement surgery at our facility. All of our joint replacement patients will attend a "What to Expect" seminar prior to their surgery. A nurse and a physical therapist will review what you can expect on the day of surgery, post-surgery and at discharge. This is a great opportunity to have questions answered and put minds at ease.

Easing The Transition To Home

After joint replacement surgery, some patients may require additional healthcare services, such as physical therapy before going home. AGCH offers a perfect solution: The Transitional Care Unit. Patients enjoy the convenience and the peace of mind of not having to relocate to another facility, which may be out of the local area. Admission to the TCU is prescribed by your personal physician and facilitated by your case manager and the TCU staff.

 Local Orthopedic Surgeons with privileges at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital: 

For more information about the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Joint Replacement Program or the Transitional Care Unit, please call 805.489.4261