Joint replacement surgery prep class at Loma Linda University Health Orthopaedics
Preparing for joint replacement surgery can feel like a big step, but at Loma Linda University Health Orthopaedics, patients don’t have to go through it alone. The department offers a comprehensive joint replacement surgery preparation class designed to guide patients and their families through every stage of the surgical journey with confidence and clarity.
Expert guided
Patient Navigator Amelia Tiefenthaler, MSN, RN, CBN, leads this interactive class with a patient-centered approach. Each patient is guided through the entire surgical process — before, during, and after — and provided with a comprehensive overview of total knee and total hip replacement procedures. The goal is to support patients at every stage with clarity, compassion, and confidence, helping them understand what to expect and how to prepare for their surgery.
What the class covers
The preparation class provides patients and their support teams with essential topics, including:
Why the class matters
The joint replacement surgery class empowers patients and their families with the tools, knowledge, and support needed for a smoother recovery. By attending, patients often experience:
Participants also have the opportunity to ask questions and understand how their loved ones can support them throughout the process.
A little preparation can go a long way toward a safer, more successful recovery. If you are scheduled for a total hip or total knee joint replacement surgery at Loma Linda University Health Orthopaedics, call 909-558-6490 or email [email protected] for more information about the joint replacement surgery prep class.