Your Surgery Guide
Joint replacement is not a single event. It is a process that begins well before surgery and continues through recovery and rehabilitation.
This patient education series is designed to guide you through each phase of your joint replacement journey, so you know what to expect and feel confident at every step. Dr. Todd Pitts walks you through how decisions are made, how to prepare for surgery, what is normal in the early days after surgery, and how recovery progresses over the following weeks.
Whether you are preparing for surgery or already recovering, these videos are meant to support you with clear guidance, realistic expectations, and reassurance. You can watch them in order or return to the videos that are most relevant to where you are in your recovery.
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Seeing a surgeon can feel overwhelming. My goal at your first visit is simple: to understand what you’re going through and help you get back to the life you want to live.
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A simple step-by-step guide to preparing for joint replacement, including mental and physical readiness, what to expect on surgery day, and how we support you through recovery.
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A clear guide to what’s normal three days after surgery, including pain, swelling, activity levels, wound care, and when to call for help.
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Congratulations. You are two weeks out. Most patients start to feel a real shift around this time as pain and swelling begin to settle and you move into the next phase of recovery.