Thank you for considering Flagstaff Medical Center's Spine and Joint Surgery Center for your joint replacement or spine surgery. The Center has implemented a comprehensive planned course of treatment to assist you in your recovery.

During your hospitalization, you will stay in a dedicated unit within the hospital. You will be asked to participate in daily activities. Your friends and family will be asked to serve as “Coaches” and participate in your recovery process. You also will be invited to take part in after-discharge care programs such as the Reunion Tea and a Body Mechanics Refresher Course, depending on your surgery type.

The team of professionals who will care for you have adopted a wellness model. We want to assist you in achieving your best outcome in a timely manner. Given this, we strongly believe that you play an important role in your recovery after surgery. We will give you the necessary tools to help you recover in a specialized, safe and friendly environment. Your questions and concerns will be addressed with courtesy and respect. If at any time you feel your needs aren’t being met, just tell us - we want to know.

The team who will care for you includes physicians, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, patient care technicians, nurses, orthopedic technicians, and physical and occupational therapists specializing in joint and spine care. Every member of our team takes your recovery and your comfort very seriously. You are why we are here. Patients Are Our Purpose.