Orthopedic Patient Resources & Education

You're wondering what to expect, what to look out for and what to do next. AdventHealth is here to give you answers, help and hope with a wealth of information and resources, including orthopedic downloadable guides and more.

Preparing You for Surgery
Orthopedic Pre-Surgery Patient Classes

Join Our Free Pre-Surgery Orthopedic Class—From Anywhere!
Prepare for your upcoming surgery with confidence by attending our virtual pre-surgery class, available as live virtual classes or as an on-demand video. Whether you're using a computer, phone, or tablet, this class is designed to help you understand what to expect before, during, and after your procedure.

Who Should Attend?
We highly encourage anyone scheduled for knee, hip, shoulder, or spine surgery to participate. You’ll gain valuable insights to support a smoother recovery.

Bring a Coach!
Choose someone to be your “coach”—a trusted person who can support you at home after surgery. We recommend they join the class with you so they’re prepared to help you every step of the way.

What You Will Learn
• How to prepare yourself
• How to prepare your home
• What to expect the night before and day of surgery
• Dos and don’ts after surgery
• Discharge planning
• Returning home
• Multimodal pain management
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation

  • Virtual Pre-Surgery Classes

    Join us for a virtual class through Microsoft Teams, hosted by our orthopedic Nurse Navigator. Use the link to choose the best date and time to register for your virtual class

    Virtual Classes

  • On-Demand Pre-Surgery Video

    Not able to attend one of our virtual classes? You can watch our pre-recorded pre-surgery class video whenever it fits into your schedule.

    On-Demand Video

Orthopedic Surgery Patient Education Guides

Guides to a Successful Recovery

Preparation, education and a pre-planned discharge are very important for a joint replacement surgery. These guides are designed to educate you and your family about what to expect throughout your surgical experience. Our goal is to prepare you for what’s ahead and to help you prepare for a successful recovery.