From the dreams of our orthopedic patients to our drafting table, DeKalb Medical has designed one of the only joint replacement surgery centers of its kind in Atlanta. Designed to get you in and out and up and going as quickly as possible, our specialized joint care teams are 100% focused on helping you achieve optimum mobility and independence.
From the day you decide to have hip or knee replacement surgery to the day you happily go home, we’ve tried to think of everything you’ll need at the Joint Solutions Center (JSC). Things like pairing you with a personal “coach” and your own “Joint Care Coordinator” who will work with you and your doctor to coordinate your entire care experience and answer all of your questions. You’ll have someone by your side every step of the way. And, you’ll also have:
- the comfort of wearing your own clothes while you’re in the hospital
- oversized room recliners and furniture designed just for joint patients
- unlimited visiting hours for your “coach”
- educational classes for you and your coach before and after surgery
- group therapy in the specialized Joint Gym
- group dining in Walkers’ Café
- a 3500-foot Georgia Sightseer Tour walking course to get you back on your feet
- Daily newsletter explaining what to expect each day of treatment
- a luncheon reunion 8-12 weeks after your surgery and more
These are just a few of the reasons why patients leave the JSC happier and healthier for having had their surgery at DeKalb Medical. Compared to other joint replacement centers, patients typically experience:
- a 50% reduction in pain after surgery
- a shorter length of stay
- greater mobility and range of motion
- more satisfaction with their care experience