Patient Education

Preparing For Your Joint Replacement Surgery

These videos will help you prepare for your joint replacement surgery at the Bone & Joint Institute. Videos include how to prepare, understanding the procedure, planning for home, rehabilitation care and home care.


Preparing For Your Spine Surgery

These videos will help you prepare for your spine surgery at the Bone & Joint Institute. Videos include how to prepare, understanding the procedure, planning for home, rehabilitation care and home care.


Prevention & Wellness

Fragility fractures resulting from osteoporosis are a major public health issue.


PREPARE Program

When orthopedic surgery is required, we get you physically and mentally ready through our PREPARE program (Procedure Related Education and Pre-Anesthesia Risk Evaluation).


Patient Stories

From diagnosis through treatment and rehabilitation, the Bone & Joint Institute offers an unparalleled network of coordinated services for patients with musculoskeletal disorders and orthopedic injuries. Watch their stories.


Classes & Events

Fitness and motion are essential to musculoskeletal health. Our wellness services can help you stay healthy through a variety of classes, taught by certified and skilled professionals.


Resources & Tools

Need more information? Visit our page where you can find patient stories, web resources, and our Total Joint Replacement Education packet. 


Workout Videos to Keep You Active

Derek Janko, Fitness Specialist at Hartford HealthCare’s Bone and Joint Institute, has some exercise routines to help keep you active.


Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster TM

Allows individuals to start the healing process by decreasing anxiety and developing more positive attitude before, during and after surgery.

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