Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery

Pre-Registration - Orthopedic Surgery Registration

All anesthetics for total joint replacements at UM SJMC are performed by board certified physician anesthesiologists. There are several types of anesthesia that can be performed for these surgical procedures and this decision deserves careful consideration and discussion between you, your anesthesiologist, and your surgeon. Factors that may influence this decision include:

• Health and physical condition
• Past experiences with surgery and anesthesia
• Medications and medication allergies/reactions
• Benefits and risks of each type of anesthesia
• Preferences of the surgery/anesthesia team and you

Thank you for choosing University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center for your joint replacement surgery. We want to do everything we can to help you prepare for your surgery and to ensure a smooth recovery.

Pre-Operative Class - Orthopedic Surgery

Join us for an educational opportunity prior to a scheduled knee or hip surgery at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center.

For information about registration and class times, please visit the Joint Replacement Class page. If you have any questions, please contact the Orthopaedic Program Coordinator at 410-427-2278.