Ascension St. John Hospital Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Hours
Monday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Closed For Lunch
Daily 12 p.m.-1 p.m
What type of appointment would you like to book?
About Us
-
What should I expect before, during and after joint replacement surgery?
- Ascension Michigan sites of care provide these ‘What to Expect’ resources.
Our care teams are here for you every step of the way. If you have any questions prior to your joint replacement surgery, please contact your orthopedic doctor. Recovery after joint replacement surgery is a partnership. Your doctors, specialists and care team collaborate, working together with you and for you. Your doctor understands your healthcare needs and goals.. And all your caregivers are communicating and collaborating as a team to help provide relief from joint pain and improve how you walk, sit, and even run.
-
What exercises should I do pre and post joint replacement surgery?
Your care team will provide pre and post-operative exercises to help support your recovery.
-
How to bathe post-surgery
For bathing, we offer these How-to’s
-
Other important reminder
- Let your dentist know if you had joint replacement surgery. Ask your dentist if you need to take a dental pre-medicine before your dental appointment.
- It’s likely that your joint replacement will trigger the TSA airport security device and additional TSA scanning may take place.
-
Do I have to be an athlete to see a sports medicine doctor?
No. Any active person who is experiencing injury or illness related to their activity should seek care from a sports medicine doctor. Our sports medicine specialists are experts regarding activity-related injuries and conditions and will develop a plan with you with the goal of getting you back to what you love.
-
What is an overuse injury?
An overuse injury is caused by repeating the same motion or overdoing an activity that puts too much stress on your muscles, ligaments, joints, and bones.
-
What is the Ascension Michigan Sports Medicine Trainer Program?
Through the Ascension Michigan Sports Medicine Trainer Program, our athletic trainers are placed directly into schools where they provide injury care at practices and games, focus on injury prevention, and coordinate return-to-play plans. Call 248-459-1033 to learn more about this program and how your school can be involved.