Prepare for Orthopedic Surgery and Recovery
Prepare for 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.