Total Joint Replacement FAQs

Deciding to have a total joint replacement surgery can be a step towards better health. This page covers the different types of total joint replacement procedures and surgery available though Presbyterian Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery, as well as who may qualify for these procedures. Presbyterian offers outpatient orthopedic care, coordinated pre-surgery education classes and physical therapy in the Albuquerque metro area and in orthopedics clinics across New Mexico.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knee Replacements

When do you need a knee replacement?

What is a Jiffy Knee replacement?

What is the difference between knee replacement (total or partial) and Jiffy Knee replacement?

How long does it take to recover from a traditional knee replacement?

How long does it take to recover from a Jiffy Knee™ procedure?

Who is a good candidate for Jiffy Knee™ replacement?

Frequently Asked Questions About Hip Replacements

When do you need a hip replacement?

What is the difference between a posterior total hip replacement and anterior total hip replacement?

Who is a good candidate for anterior hip replacement surgery?

How long does it take to recover from anterior hip replacement surgery?

Why should you go to Presbyterian Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery for your hip replacement?

We are recognized for our clinical care in hip and knee replacement.

Presbyterian Hospital* has been certified by the Joint Commission in hip replacement and knee replacement. To achieve this certification, organizations must meet the core requirements in the Disease-Specific Care Manual which include three main components: standards, clinical practice guidelines, and performance measurement.

*This distinction recognizes Presbyterian's three Central New Mexico hospitals – Presbyterian Hospital, Presbyterian Rust Medical Center and Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital. Combined data from all three Central New Mexico hospitals were submitted under the umbrella of Presbyterian Hospital.

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