DawnDeppi
St Mary
As the first facility in Pennsylvania and among the first in the nation, St. Mary has maintained continuous certification by the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for its total joint replacement program for knees and hips since 2006. “The Center for Joint Replacement at St. Mary is well established as high-quality program,” says Dr. George Cautilli, medical director of the Joint Replacement Program at St. Mary. “Our program is designed to provide exceptional evidence-based care that can significantly improve outcomes for our joint-replacement patients while our patient satisfaction scores consistently rank above the 95 percentile. Our highly qualified orthopedic surgeons include fellowship-trained subspecialists in hip, knee and shoulder replacement,” says Dr. Cautilli. The joint-replacement center features a rapid recovery program that partners with patients and families to set goals for successful rehabilitation starting immediately after surgery. Most patients are walking the same day as surgery and are discharged to their home the following day. A dedicated orthopedic nursing unit features state-of-the-art, spacious private rooms and a unit therapy gym to enhance quick recovery. Joint-replacement surgeries continue to increase as more people seek relief from the pain that is limiting their lifestyle. The orthopedic program at St. Mary offers a full continuum of musculoskeletal care, including advanced diagnostics, the latest surgical techniques and technology, occupational and physical therapy, comprehensive pain management, as well as education, prevention, and fitness programs. In addition, the St. Mary Next Day Orthopedics program provides convenient quick access for a patient to see the right orthopedic subspecialist for their condition within one business day. Call 215-710-5888 to register for a free Joint Pain Seminar or to schedule an appointment with an orthopedic specialist.