Memorial Hermann Joint Center at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

General Information

We offer an experienced team of affiliated orthopedic surgeons, specially trained nurses, therapists and other caregivers that work together to help you reach your joint health goals, including a Joint Center Navigator who helps patients navigate the entire joint replacement process. The Joint Center includes specially designed, patient-centric model, complemented by its own gym and physical therapy space.

Awards and Recognition

• Becker's Hospital Review '100 Great Community Hospitals' - 2014
• Truven 100 Top US Hospitals - 2011, 2012, 2014
• Texas Award for Performance Excellence, 2015
• Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Winner – 2016
• Recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for our expertise in total knee and total hip replacement surgeries and proven history in delivering exceptional care and results. The Blue Distinction centers have lower complication rates and fewer hospital readmission.

Services

The Joint Center and its affiliated physicians offer a full range of non-surgical and surgical options to consider, including:

• Medications
• Injections
• Physical Therapy
• Total Knee Replacement
• Total Hip Replacement

Patient Resources

Joint Replacement Preoperative Class

This class, taken before your surgery, is designed to prepare you and your family/caregivers for surgery and what to expect after surgery, including:

• How to prepare your home
• Equipment you may need
• Postoperative care
• Rehabilitation needs
• Pain control
• Discharge destination
• Pre-admit testing
• Tour of Memorial Hermann Sugar Land

Registration: A representative of Memorial Hermann Sugar Land First Step will call you once your surgery is scheduled.

Where to go for the class: 1st floor conference rooms in the main hospital tower.

Class Day/Time: Classes will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

What/whom to bring: Please have your significant other or caregiver join you for the class. Bring a list of past surgeries and current medication as well as your Joint Replacement Patient Guide, which your orthopedic surgeon should have provided you.

Joint Center Navigator

A Joint Center Navigator is available to assist patients throughout the process, from pre-admission education to discharge planning and follow-up.

Parking Information

Surface lot parking is available for both patients and visitors. From the surface lot, there will be a front desk at the main entrance to the hospital. A receptionist can provide further directions to the Joint Center.