Orthopedic Surgery

Prepare for your Procedure Online

Kaiser has created interactive instructions for ACL reconstruction, carpal tunnel release, total hip replacement, lumbar interbody (fusion posterior or transform), lumbar microdiscectomy, anterior cervical discectomy/fusion, lumbar laminectomy, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, total knee replacement surgical procedures allowing you to learn more about your upcoming surgery. Start to use the interactive instructions

Explanations of Knee & Hip Replacement Surgery

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  Hip Replacement Surgery

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  Knee Replacement Surgery

Common Orthopedic Rehabilitation Exercises

• Surgery for rotator cuff disorders
• Shoulder Problems and Injuries

Carpal Tunnel

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Should I have surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome?
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Prevention & Self Care Tip Sheet | Síndrome del túnel del carpo: Consejos Para El Cuidado Propio (Español)

Knees

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery
• Knee Problems and Injuries
• Knee Replacement Surgery
• Total Knee Replacement Surgery Patient Pathway - What happens while you are in the hospital for a knee replacement.
• Total Knee Replacement Surgery Patient Handbook
• Meniscus Tear

Patient Handouts

• Patellofemoral Stretching Program
• Patient Pathway for Total Hip Replacement Surgery
• Total Knee Replacement

Orthopedic Exercises

• Aerobic Exercise | Ejercicios Aeróbicos (Español)
• Exercises to Help Your Back
• Lumbar (Back) Stabilization Exercises
• Lumbar Stabilization Exercises
• Knee Exercises: isometric, open-chain exercises, range of motion | Ejercicios para la rodilla (Español)
• Patellofemoral Exercises
• Scoliosis Exercises

Resources

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
• OR-Live.com Total Joint Replacement: A Patient's Perspective