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Joint Replacement: Educational Materials
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Educational Materials

View animated videos on Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement.

View informational video about joint replacement online (below). This is a 17-minute video addressing knee and hip pain.

Click the play button to begin. For more information about the information in this video, call (630) 933-6807 today.

You may also view a Spanish version.

Bone and Joint Institute at Central DuPage Hospital offers you a variety of educational materials right here on CDH.org.

View our Frequently Asked Questions page.

View Emmi videos (password required; for current patients only).

Read or download our Hip Replacement guide.

Read or download our Knee Replacement guide.

Want to learn more about joint replacements?
Attend our free seminar “Joint Basics.”

Joint Basics is for those who have not yet met with a physician or scheduled surgery at CDH. The seminars are presented monthly, and are designed to give you an overview of what may be causing your joint pain as well as treatment options. Members of CDH’s joint replacement team will attend each seminar to answer your questions.

Where: Central DuPage Hospital

When: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7 to 8 p.m.

Registration is required. To reserve your spot, call (630) 933-4CDH (4234). Wheelchairs are available upon request.

Do you have joint replacement surgery already scheduled at CDH?
Attend a Joint Adventures Class!

Joint Adventures is Central DuPage Hospital’s free joint replacement education seminar for patients who have surgery scheduled at CDH. The seminars are presented monthly, and cover topics such as:

  • What to expect after surgery
  • How to optimize the recovery process
  • Occupational therapy and physical therapy
  • Exercises to promote healing
  • Nursing care
  • Discharge planning
  • Tips on preparing your home for your return

Where: Central DuPage Hospital

When: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.
Hip Class: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Knee Class: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Registration is required. To reserve your spot, call (630) 933-4CDH (4234). Wheelchairs are available upon request.