Trillium Health Partners is one of the largest hospitals performing joint replacements in Ontario. We collaborate with over 25 other network partners across the greater Toronto area to follow best practices and ensure patients receive the best care. We have both inpatient and outpatient programs for people with bone, muscle and joint health issues.
- Prevention
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Surgery
- Rehabilitation
- Education
Orthopaedic Services Update (October 2022)
Before Your Surgery
Pre-Operative Clinic
Credit Valley Hospital Appointments:
Pre-operative clinic appointments at Credit Valley Hospital are being conducted in a hybrid format. Your preoperative assessment will take place
over two days. On the first day you do not need to visit the hospital. You will receive a phone call from a nurse who will conduct an assessment over the phone. We will call you to book a day and time to speak to you.
The second appointment will require you to visit Credit Valley Hospital. On this day you will have an assessment by the pharmacist and/or the anesthesiologist. Preoperative diagnostic testing is part of this appointment. Depending on your health and your surgical procedure this may involve blood work and an electrocardiogram (ECG).
Queensway Health Centre Appointments:
All Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic appointments will be in-person and it will take place in one day only. For any questions regarding the appointment, please call 416-521-4114.
Pre-Operative Education Resources Before your surgery you must review the self-study resources below carefully to make sure you are prepared.
It is very important for you and your caregivers to be ready for your surgery and your return home. The resources below will help you to know how to prepare for your surgery, what equipment you will need to arrange, and what supports you will need during your recovery at home.
Education Checklist |
Inpatient Resources
If you are staying overnight in hospital after surgery |
Outpatient Resources
If you are going home the same day as your surgery |
Watch our Education Class |
Total Knee Replacement Education Class
Total Hip Replacement Education Class |
Same Day Total Knee Replacement Education Class
Same Day Total Hip Replacement Education Class |
Watch our Exercise Videos |
Hip Replacement Exercises
Knee Replacement Exercises |
Download and Review the SeamlessMD Website/APP | SeamlessMD is a free, interactive, step-by-step digital patient education tool. It is available as a mobile app on your smartphone, tablet and/or online as a website on your computer, and will help you prepare for your surgery.
What is the SeamlessMD Patient Education Tool (PDF) |
Attend the Virtual Question and Answer Session
| If you have any questions about the exercises or how to prepare your home, we highly recommend that you attend our weekly virtual question and answer sessions hosted by our orthopaedic physiotherapists. You can connect to our session via Zoom or with your telephone.
To register for this virtual session before your surgery, please call Rehabilitation Services Reception at 416-521-4142.
They will ask you to review the below agreements, and will email you information for the event.
Confidentiality Agreements:
Patient Consent for Email Communication (PDF)
THP Virtual Care Consent (PDF) |
For Outpatient Hip/Knee Replacement Patients Only:
Review the Medication Schedule | If you are going home the same day as your surgery, please see the medication schedule below. This will be reviewed with you during your Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic virtual appointment.
Medication Schedule (PDF) |
Outpatient Physiotherapy (after your surgery) | We have returned to in-person physiotherapy and our clinic is located at the Queensway Health Centre site. Our physiotherapy services are included for post-op hip and knee replacement patients as part of the Hip and Knee Bundled Care Program. If you want to book your post-op physiotherapy appointment or have any questions about your post-op physiotherapy, please refer to this website below or call our Rehabilitation Services Reception at 416-521-4142.
Outpatient Physiotherapy (thp.ca) |
What Should I Expect from My Total Hip Replacement?
During a total hip replacement or total hip arthroplasty, both parts of the hip joint are replaced by artificial implants or prostheses.
The femoral (or leg) implant has a stem that extends into the canal of the thigh bone; the acetabular (or hip) component is placed inside the socket, or cup-like structure, of the hip. The femoral implant then fits into the cup-like structure of the hip. This combination allows the worn out area of the hip to be replaced by an implant which restores natural movement.
A total hip replacement may include the following benefits:
- Improved movement
- Improved mobility and stabilization
- Decreased joint pain
- Increased leg strength
- Improved quality of life – the ability to return to normal activities and hobbies
Before recommending a hip replacement, your doctor may prescribe walking aids such as a cane, medication and/or physical therapy in an effort to relieve pain and improve the function of your hip joint. Most degenerative problems will at some point require replacement of the painful hip with an artificial hip replacement.
What Should I Expect from My Total Knee Replacement
More joint replacement surgeries are performed at Trillium on the knee than on any other joint. Knee replacement surgery is recommended for patients with severe knee pain and disability caused by damage to cartilage from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or trauma. It is highly successful in relieving pain and restoring the function and use of the knee.
A total knee replacement may include the following benefits:
- Reduced joint pain
- Increased movement and mobility
- Increased stability
- Improved quality of life – the ability to return to normal activities and hobbies
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