Choosing Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center’s Orthopedic Center means access to the area’s most respected, Board-Certified Surgeons, as well as a professional team of specially-trained nurses, orthopedic clinical specialists, physical therapists, case managers and dieticians. Our team is committed to providing personalized orthopedic care through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to treatment.

Joint Replacement

If pain in a knee, hip or shoulder is keeping you from the activities you enjoy, total joint replacement at Heart of Florida Regional’s Joint Replacement Center may be right for you.

What are the deciding factors to having joint replacement surgery?

Your Orthopedic Surgeon will educate you about the procedure and its potential benefits, side effects and complications. Once you have the knowledge needed to make an informed decision, your surgeon will help you determine when joint replacement is the best option.

Many factors for deciding on joint replacement surgery include:

• A reduction in your ability to work or enjoy hobbies and recreational activities
• Persistent pain even when your joint is at rest, making sleep difficult
• Experiencing substantial pain even after undergoing non-surgical treatment options, such as medication and physical therapy
• Avoiding the use of your afflicted joint because of significant pain; this may lead to other health problems like weight gain due to lack of exercise
• Reaching a point where it seems your pain controls your entire life
• Ask yourself these questions:
    - Does your pain affect your quality of life?
    - Does your pain keep you from enjoying family activities and hobbies?
    - Are you not able to travel because of your immobility?

Heart of Florida offers state-of-the-art surgical procedures with unparalleled outcomes, by providing:

• The latest technology. Total joint replacement in a state-of-the-art facility. Advanced methods of surgery. Less invasive surgical technology contributes to less pain, less scarring and faster recovery.
• World-class expertise. Board certified orthopedic surgeons are trained in joint replacement and bring notable achievement and years of experience.
• Expert clinical staff. From the nurse at your bedside to the physical therapist assisting in your recovery, our team is trained in joint replacement.
• Education and support. From pre-operative discussions to post-discharge assistance, our team will explain what you can expect every step of the way.
• Patient safety. Our hospital places safety as its number one priority. Every measure possible has been put in place to reduce the likelihood of infection.

Joint replacement surgery may not be for everyone. The key to deciding if you should have the surgery is weighing the benefits and risks through open communication with your physician.

All of these components are critical to creating the best-possible experience for your complete and rapid recovery. If you need a joint replacement surgeon, go to “Find a Physician” and select “Orthopedic Surgery,” then click search.

If you have questions or want more information about our Orthopedics Services, please call 863-419-2239.