Rehabilitation & Recovery
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At Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring and Holy Cross Hospital in Germantown, we initiate the orthopedic surgery rehabilitation process on the day of your procedure.
Our interdisciplinary team supports your recovery by getting you out of bed and walking the halls within 24 hours of surgery. This approach helps to reduce the length of your hospital stay and prevents complications. We’ll also train you to use adaptive equipment to assist with your function while maximizing your safety.
Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring and Holy Cross Hospital in Germantown offer orthopedic patients the comfort of a private room throughout your stay.
A loved one is welcome to stay with you overnight on a comfortable sleeper sofa, which often helps patients during the recovery period. Additionally, meal delivery service and visiting hours add to patient comfort during recovery.
Private patient rooms offer important benefits that can transform your patient care experience including:
- Privacy that enhances rest and recuperation
- More open and meaningful conversations among patients, families, and caregivers
- Generous space for added comfort, including visiting with friends and loved ones for emotional support to help foster recovery
- Reduced risk of infections
Inpatient Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy
While you are recovering in the hospital, the orthopedic surgery rehabilitation process includes physical therapy and occupational therapy services from our specially-trained therapists.
Physical therapy after joint replacement surgery emphasizes increasing strength and range of motion to improve overall mobility including getting in and out of bed, walking, and climbing stairs.
Occupational therapy focuses on regaining the ability to perform activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and toileting. As you recover, our nurses and pain management specialists will assist in managing your pain for a speedy recovery.
Post-Surgery & Discharge Planning
After surgery, your orthopedic surgery rehabilitation plan is grounded in evidence-based protocols for each phase of your recovery. The plan is intended to get you on the path toward independence, starting on the day of your procedure.
Discharge planning begins well before surgery and is adjusted as you progress through surgery and post-operative care to ensure a seamless transition from hospital to home.
Not all patients are able to safely recover at home. Our social workers are ready to assist those who require a skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility. Our coordination includes insurance approval and arranging transportation to the facility.