Patient Education for Joint Replacement - Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

Prepare for your joint replacement surgery at Inova Joint Replacement Center with these convenient online tools.

A Good Coach Makes the Difference

A coach can be any family member or friend who commits to providing support to a patient as they go through the joint replacement surgical process.

Required Coach Participation

We highly recommend that a coach be present at the following “checkpoints.” If the same coach cannot be present at all, you may elect an alternate coach to stand in.

Pre-operative clinic
Online video and quiz
Day of surgery
Physical therapy session(s) observation
Discharge

Video + Quiz

Prepare with Your Coach

Watch this video with your coach to learn more about what to expect before, during and following your joint replacement surgery. Next, take the quiz.

Watch the video

Take the Quiz

After watching the video, take the required short quiz. The quiz assures you that you are well-prepared for your surgery, and helps us know about any items about which you may need more education.

Take the quiz

Joint Replacement Center at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

2501 Parkers Ln Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Alexandria, VA 22306

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Phone: 703-664-7046

Sun Closed

Mon 8:00AM-5:00PM

Tue 8:00AM-5:00PM

Wed 8:00AM-5:00PM

Thu 8:00AM-5:00PM

Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM

Sat Closed

More information: Inova Joint Replacement Center (located at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital) is the largest program of its kind in the mid-Atlantic region. It is nationally accredited and certified by The Joint Commission, earning a Gold Seal of Approval™ for outstanding care in joint replacement procedures. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is one of only six programs in Virginia to earn the certification for hip and knee replacements, and has also been designated by UnitedHealthcare as a Center of Excellence for Joint Replacement.