Use these patient education resources to expand your knowledge of total joint procedures and extend your care experience at Duke.

Patient Education

• Knee Arthritis
  Osteoarthritis of the knee causes the degeneration of knee cartilage resulting in reduced range of motion. Learn more about treatments at Duke Orthopaedics.

Knee Replacement Surgery Information

• Physical Therapy After Knee Replacement Surgery
  Read physical therapy instructions for patients having total knee replacement surgery. Find information on walking, positioning, exercise, and daily activities.
• Occupational Therapy After Knee Replacement Surgery
  Get occupational therapy instructions for patients having total knee replacement surgery -- including devices needed for therapy.

Hip Replacement Surgery Information

• Physical Therapy Instructions After Hip Surgery
  Duke Orthopaedics specializes in physical therapy following hip surgery in Raleigh, Durham and the Triangle area. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.
• Occupational Therapy After Hip Surgery
  Duke Orthopaedics specializes in occupational therapy following hip surgery in Raleigh, Durham, and the Triangle area. Contact us to schedule an appointment.

Total Joint Replacement Surgery Information

• Pre-Admission Information for Joint Replacement
  Pre-admission nursing instructions for patients having total joint replacement surgery. Includes things to bring, things to leave at home, information on your caregiver team and visitation.
• Dental Antibiotic Recommendations for Joint Replacement
  Dental antibiotic recommendations for patients who have undergone total joint replacement surgery.
• Pain Management Related to Total Joint Replacement
  Information about managing pain after joint replacement surgery, including opiod side effects.
• Discharge Instructions for Total Joint Surgery
  Information to help you plan for your discharge after total joint replacement surgery, including leaving the hospital, suture removal, and rehabilitation options.

Health Articles

What's New in Joint Replacement: Q&A with Michael Bolognesi, MD
Bolognesi can get you moving again with the most advanced technology for joint replacement.

Great Strides
The latest advances in joint replacement surgery revolve around fresh insights.

The Ability to Walk . . . More Precious Than Gold
Learn how a hip replacement at Duke got Emmett Tilley back on his feet again.

Joint Relief Within Reach
Exercise effectively eases osteoarthritis pain

Q&A With James Nunley, MD, Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery
Duke’s James Nunley, MD, chair of Duke Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, leads an elite team of bone, muscle, and joint specialists.

When Hips Die Young
A technique developed at Duke can bring dead hips back to life.

News

Hip Replacement Improves Function, Saves Money, at Any Age
There is no age limit on the benefits of hip replacement for patients.