If you are contemplating back surgery, St. Mary's of Michigan is committed to getting you Back in Action with our comprehensive program. Our goal is helping you or your loved one fully prepare. Then, we want you to become as independent as possible...as soon as possible. Back in Action provides you with all the information and resources you'll need for a successful recovery. It includes: • Pre-surgical classes designed to manage your expectations and alleviate your concerns
• A special booklet that helps you maintain your records before, during, and after surgery Before surgery, you'll know: • How to prepare (including what kinds of equipment or supplies you might need)
• The exact nature of the procedure you'll be having
• What your post-operative stay will be like
• What restrictions you may initially face
• How to resume the activities of daily living
• The kinds of therapy you'll undergo
• How we'll help you manage pain
• The kinds of activities you'll gradually add to your life

St. Mary's of Michigan was the first in the region to develop a total joint replacement program. We continue to excel in this area, performing as many as 200 each year, including knees, hips, and elbows. Up and Running is a comprehensive program designed to provide patients with all the information and resources they'll need for a successful recovery. It includes:  • Pre-surgical education classes
 • Dedicated unit for care within St. Mary's of Michigan Medical Center
 • Specially trained staff devoted to joint replacement patients
 • "Well" atmosphere where patients dress in their own clothes
 • Aggressive physical therapy program - patients stand up the same day of surgery
 • Family participation as "coaches" during therapy
 • Patient dining room
 • Free lunch for "coaches"