Patient Guide 
Key Information for Your Stay

Joint Replacement Surgery

Joint Replacement Surgery

Learn About Our Nationally Recognized Program

Jackson-Madison County General Hospital offers a comprehensive joint replacement program that uses state-of-the-art surgical and therapy technology, highly trained and experienced orthopedic surgeons, and a dedicated orthopedic unit staffed with certified orthopedic nurses. 


Joint Effort Class

Our joint replacement program offers surgery candidates a Joint Effort class to educate our patients about our program so they know what to expect. It also gives them an opportunity to ask questions, which helps to alleviate any fears they may have. The advancements in patient mobility and medications have lessened post-surgery pain, and less pain means a shorter hospital stay for our patients.


Therapy Close to Home

West Tennessee Healthcare can take care of all of your therapy needs after you are discharged from the hospital. Through our Sports Plus Therapy outpatient locations across West Tennessee and inpatient rehab services at at West Tennessee Healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital here in Jackson, you can get all of your therapy needs closer to home.


West Tennessee Healthcare North Hospital Orthopedic Center

Specializing in total joint and sports medicine procedures, the Orthopedic Center offers same-day surgery service. Patients can receive shoulder, hip or knee replacements and return home to the comfort of their own bed by the end of the day.

Certified by The Joint Commission 
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has been certified by The Joint Commission in hip replacement and knee replacement since 2015. This certification helps the hospital continuously improve patient care and outcomes.
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