Joint School
If you’re thinking about having your orthopaedic surgery with us, you can be rest assured that you will receive the best of care; before, during and after your procedure.
Our Joint School programme aims to give patients the best chance of a smooth and minimal recovery time, getting you back on your feet and doing the things you love as soon as possible.
Joint School is part of the care we offer for all our hip, knee, shoulder & ankle joint replacement patients, as well as those who are having complex spinal procedures. This programme is all part of the service we offer at King Edward VII’s Hospital and you won’t be charged additionally.
You’ll receive a pre and post-operative advice to help you better understand and manage your condition, reduce the chance of complications and improve you recovery outcomes. As part of this programme you will receive 1 to 1 pre-surgery sessions with an orthopaedic clinical nurse specialist and physiotherapist, as well as your pre-assessment nurse appointment. This dedicated time gives you the chance to receive in-depth and personal advice to help with your recovery and ease any worries you may have. These sessions can be face to face or online depending on your situation.
Enquiries & Appointments
Call us today and discover King Edward VII’s Hospital: innovative, collaborative healthcare that puts you at the centre of your care.
For more information or to make an appointment:
Call 020 7467 4344
How Joint School can help you recover
Joint School will be able to:
- Give you dedicated time to ask questions about your upcoming surgery
- Learn pain management techniques and treatment options
- Exercises to help heal and strengthen your new joint
- If you’re non-weight bearing post-surgery how to mobilise, do transfers etc
- How to adapt daily living activities while you’re healing
If you choose to have your treatment with us, you will automatically be invited to take part in Joint School as part of your pre-assessment care. You’ll be access this programme if you have surgery on your:
Why King Edward VII's Hospital?
- Patient-centred care – placing you at the heart of everything we do
- Hand-picked consultants– so you can choose from one of the finest specialists in the UK
- Multidisciplinary approach – working together in specialist teams, deciding on a personalised treatment plan for you
- Innovative treatments – state-of-the-art medical facilities designed with unparalleled safety and precision in mind
- Quality and safety – prioritising high quality, safe and effective healthcare, always
- Charitable work – any surplus we make goes into providing subsidised medical care to Veterans of the Armed Forces.
There is a reason why over 98% of our patients would recommend King Edward VII’s Hospital to family and friends.
Book your consultation today: Call 020 7467 4344
