Pre-Operative Education Classes for Patients

Catholic Health offers pre-operative education classes to our patients scheduled for an upcoming total knee, hip, or shoulder replacement surgery. These classes will outline how to prepare for surgery, pre-operative exercises, precautions to take, pain management, and other issues that could arise during your joint replacement journey.

We ask that patients attend this class one month to two weeks prior to your scheduled procedure. Please note, a representative from our hospitals will reach out to you to register for an upcoming class after your surgeon sets a date for your surgery.

How to Register for a Class

Kenmore Mercy Hospital Registration

Please contact our Orthopedic Clinical Advisor to register for your class at (716) 447-6747.

St. Joseph Campus Registration

Our hospital staff will call you after your surgery is scheduled to make an appointment for class. You may also reach them directly at (716) 891-2163.

To minimize your visits to the hospital, you may schedule your pre-op testing on the same day as your pre-operative class.

Upcoming Classes

December 11, 2024
  • Orthopedic Total Joint Class

    December 11, 2024  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    St. Joseph Campus, 2605 Harlem Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, USA

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December 18, 2024
  • Orthopedic Total Joint Class

    December 18, 2024  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    St. Joseph Campus, 2605 Harlem Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, USA

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Orthopedic Surgery Pre-Operative Resources

St. Joseph Campus Orthopedic Class Registration Form

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Pre-Surgery Hibiclens Showers

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Home Safety Preparation for Total Joints

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Catholic Health Outpatient Rehab Locations

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Equipment - Lion Club Chapters Loan Closets

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Commonly Prescribed Post-Orthopedic Surgery Medications

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DonJoy®️ IceMan®️ CLEAR3 Cold Therapy Unit

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How To Use The Incentive Spirometer

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How to Join the Orthopedic Class via Webex

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Morning Of and Day / Night Before

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