Total Joint Replacement Surgery   Get Back Into Life Arthritis, injuries or simply years of use can damage joints, causing a breakdown in the cartilage that cushions them. When this happens, the bones become more exposed and rub together with every movement, resulting in joint pain and loss of mobility that can affect every aspect of your life—walking, recreation, leisure, family life and work.   When surgery is the best option to relieve your joint pain, Rome Memorial Hospital provides a comprehensive total joint replacement program that combines advanced surgical techniques with evidenced-based rehabilitation to help you return to a more active lifestyle as soon as possible.

Advanced Technology

Orthopedic Surgeon Mitchell Rubinovich, MD, incorporates advanced technology into his approach to surgery to improve outcomes.  For total knee replacements, Dr. Rubinovich uses a computer-assisted navigation system to map out the patient’s anatomy on a computer for a better custom fit. 

Greater precision in the alignment of the joint reduces joint wear so the new knee works better and lasts longer. 

Total Care

By working closely with Dr. Rubinovich and his office staff, we offer a seamless approach to your care that begins before surgery with pre-operative educational sessions on what to expect while in the hospital and how to prepare for your return home.

Before surgery, you will meet with a physical therapist to learn exercises that you will use before and after surgery to speed your recovery.  During this session, we will also obtain baseline information to track your progress.

After surgery, therapy begins in the hospital as we work with you to get you up and moving as soon as possible. We are diligent in assessing and managing pain to enable you to participate fully in your rehabilitation.

Approximately three days after surgery, most patients continue their recovery in the hospital’s Total Joint Rehabilitation Program.  A case manager will discuss the rehabilitation options available under your insurance plan.

Before you go home, discharge planners will also arrange for home care, outpatient therapy, or any equipment that you may need to continue your recovery.

Rehabilitation at RMH

If you participate in the Total Joint Rehabilitation Program, you will receive up to three hours of physical and occupational therapy daily to:

¨ Maximize your range of motion

¨ Rebuild your strength

¨ Improve your balance and coordination

¨ Maximize your mobility and independence

¨ Reduce pain

Although each patient’s therapy program is individualized, most rehab patients spend up to 10 days in one of our comfortable rehabilitation units before they are discharged home to continue their recovery. 

Driven by Outcomes

Our Joint Rehabilitation Program uses evidence-based techniques to ensure that we deliver the best outcomes for our patients. 

That means we use standardized testing to assess your functional abilities before, during and after treatment to track your progress.

Although we use clinical tools to measure the program’s outcomes, we never lose sight of the fact that you measure success by the impact on your quality of life. 

Every step of the way, you are the center of our rehabilitation team.  We stay focused on providing you with the support and encouragement to help you achieve your goals.

Outpatient Therapy

If your discharge plan includes outpatient therapy, Rome Memorial Hospital has one of the largest outpatient rehabilitation centers in the area, conveniently located at Chestnut Commons, 107 E. Chestnut St.

With over 6,000 square feet, the modern facility is equipped with approximately 20 strength-training machines and therapeutic devices.  Our staff of therapists will help you continue to maximize your recovery after total joint replacement surgery.

Chestnut Commons Physical Therapy

337-7952

Your Team of Experts

¨ Orthopedic Surgeon

¨ Occupational Therapists

¨ Physical Therapists

¨ Speech-Language Pathologists

¨ Recreational Therapists

¨ Nursing

¨ Program Director

¨ Social Workers

¨ Family or others you choose in your care

¨ And most importantly, YOU!

Total joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation services are reimbursable through Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance carriers with a physician’s referral and insurance pre-approval.

To schedule an appointment with Mitchell Rubinovich, MD

107 E. Chestnut St., Rome,

please call (315) 338-9200

For more information about

Total Joint Rehabilitation,

please call (315) 338-7600

Rome Memorial Hospital

1500 N. James St.

Rome, NY 13440

www.romehospital.org