Methodist Richardson Joint Academy

Minimally Invasive Total Joint Replacement Procedures

Methodist Richardson Medical Center offers a comprehensive orthopedic care program to help you get back on your feet, using the latest minimally invasive techniques, orthopedic surgeons restore mobility to the joints and improve the patient’s quality of life. Patients typically experience less pain and a shorter recovery time.

Better Informed, Better Outcomes

The Joint Academy at Methodist Richardson offers "students" who are scheduled for a hip or knee replacement surgery, a free educational program to prepare both mentally and physically for surgery. The program is designed to help with recovery, for the best possible outcomes and a faster return to normal daily activity.

Patients will receive an easy-to navigate, online program education and videos in advance of surgery to prepare for and better understand their procedure. The program can be completed at your own pace, at home, with a family or friend, and will help to understand what will happen before, during, and after surgery.

What to complete prior to surgery:

Use the Pre-Operative Checklist to ensure your surgery can be performed as scheduled.

How to prepare your home and yourself prior to surgery:

Use the Home Preparation Checklist to prepare your home for your surgery.

What to pack for the hospital:

Use the Hospital Packing List to help you decide what to bring and what not to bring to the hospital.

Learn more about the Methodist Richardson Joint Academy and find an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff by calling (214) 947-0044.