Joint Replacement Surgery
At Mercy, we emphasize patient education and rehabilitation therapy, allowing for a less stressful and more focused return to daily activities. We are committed to keeping you informed and helping you become an active partner in your healthcare journey.
- There will be a Pre-Admission Surgical Evaluation (PASE) appointment to prepare you for surgery and address any questions you might have. At this appointment, you and your care partner will learn about the surgical process and follow-up care needed for successful rehabilitation.
- As the surgery hospital, you'll be in the caring hands of our excellent staff known for clinical expertise and evidence-based practices. Your surgery will be performed in state-of-the-art surgery suites, with recovery in all-private patient suites. We provide high-quality care for every patient, every time.
- You will learn to care for your new joint and begin a vigorous rehabilitation program guided by our inpatient therapy team.
A Team You Can Count On
Our interdisciplinary team includes orthopedic surgeons, surgical technicians, anesthesiologists, nurses, care coordinators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, clinical pharmacists, social workers and more. Each of these specialists is uniquely qualified to care for joint surgery patients.
Choosing A Care Partner
Your family and friends are a major part of your life. So, it only makes sense that one of them acts as your care partner through your total joint replacement journey. Your care partner will play a vital role, guided by our expert staff, in your recovery and help you attain critical milestones in your progress.
Pre-Admission Surgery Education
The PASE (Pre-Admission Surgery Education) program familiarizes patients with medical procedures and the facilities prior to surgery, reducing patient anxiety. State-of-the-art technology and a professional "interdisciplinary" team approach optimize care.
Award-Winning Care
Expertise in Delivering Quality Specialty Care
Wellmark® Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® has named Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids as a Blue Distinction Center Plus(+) in the areas of spine surgery, knee and hip replacement.
Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures developed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield with input from the medical community.
Two Surgical Locations
To better serve our patients, Mercy offers two locations for orthopedic surgery. The location will be determine by your surgeon and based on the type of surgical procedure and whether an overnight stay is required.
Mercy Medical Center – 701 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Day of surgery: park in the 8th street parking ramp and enter the south entrance on level 2.
Hiawatha Outpatient Surgery Center – 1195 Boyson Rd, Suite 3, Hiawatha, IA 52233. Day of surgery: park in lot and enter building facing Boyson Rd and go to level 3.
