It's your quality of life,
it's your choice.

Once you've made the decision to have a joint replacement, then it's time to choose your healthcare team. At Martha Jefferson Hospital, our joint replacement specialists developed a comprehensive program that combines the highest quality evidence-based medicine with personalized care. It's important for you to know that choosing us means choosing quality. Here are just a few of our quality indicators.

• Experience. Martha Jefferson averages more than 300 total joint replacements per year, which exceeds the 100-case benchmark suggested by several national studies.
• Length of Stay. Our average length of stay is less than 3.5 days.
• Returning Home. Nearly 70 percent of our total joint replacement patients are able to go directly home from the hospital.
• Infection Rates. At Martha Jefferson, patient safety is our top priority. You should discuss infection rates with your surgeon, who can share information specific to the particular type of surgery you are considering. If you have not chosen a surgeon, we invite you to contact us for more information.