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Joint Replacement Instructions

Joint Replacement Seminar

This video provides instructions that will help POA Joint Replacement patients prepare for joint replacement surgery and the subsequent recovery period. Joint replacement patients are required to view this video before their scheduled surgery.

Joint replacement patients are also encouraged to refer to our Patient Resources information, including Surgery: What You Need to Know. Our goal is to make your experience as easy as possible.

More Joint Replacement information:
Joint Replacement
Hip Replacement (PDF)
Knee Replacement (PDF)
Artificial Joints: Metal Detectors
Discussing Expectations With Your Surgeon
Options for Bearing Surfaces in Total Hip Replacement
Options for Surgical approaches in Total Hip Replacement
Options for Knee Replacement Components
Preventing Joint Infection at the Dentist
Quality Sleep After Joint Replacement
Unicompartmental or Partial Knee Replacement

LOCATIONS

Locations
Locations

RENTON

4011 Talbot Rd S #300
Renton, WA 98055

Phone: 425.656.5060
Fax: 425.656.5047

COVINGTON

27005 168th Pl SE #201
Covington, WA 98042

Phone: 253.630.3660
Fax: 253.631.1591

Maple Valley

24060 SE Kent Kangley Rd,
Maple Valley, WA 98038

Phone: 425.358.7708
Fax: 425.656.5047

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" I had surgery with Dr. Howlett for my carpal tunnel in June of 2017 and have had no pain since!"
Karen