Stride to Success

Prepare for orthopedic surgery and recovery so that you can stride to success!  Our team will share important information about: 

• Pre-operative medical clearance
• Exercises to increase strength before surgery
• Preparing your home for recovery at home
• What to expect in the hospital
• What to expect after surgery
• Importance of physical therapy

We recommend you attend a pre-op class 2 — 4 weeks before surgery

If your surgery is scheduled at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield

• Shoulder, Knee and Hip Replacement pre-op classes are on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. 
• You can register here for classes.

If your surgery is scheduled at St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital

• Knee and Hip Replacement pre-op classes are offered every Thursday at 10 am
• Total Shoulder pre-op classes on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.

Call 314-966-9131 to register at St. Luke's Des Peres. 

For More Information

• If surgery is scheduled on the St. Luke’s Chesterfield campus, patients should call 314-864-2871.
• If surgery is scheduled on the St Luke's Des Peres campus, patients should call 314-966-9131.