ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES: PATIENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL
On behalf of all members of the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Family: WELCOME!
Here at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the information needed to make informed decisions about their healthcare. This website has been designed to provide you with the general information you need to educate yourself about specific orthopedic conditions.
For those of you considering surgical intervention, please note that studies show that a patient who is educated about the process, well prepared for surgery, and who actively participates in the process, spends less time in the hospital and enjoys a quicker rehabilitation. By keeping yourself well informed, you are contributing immeasurably to your recovery, and taking a vital step forward in regaining freedom and independence.
Keep in mind that every individual is different, so your specific experience may vary from what is described here based on your needs and the decisions made by your surgeon. This website is intended to supplement the information and advice you receive from your surgeon, not to take the place of any thorough discussion you may need to have with him/her.
Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. As a patient, a referring physician, or a visitor, you are very important to us. We hope that you find your time spent on our website rewarding and informative.
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