The Connecticut Joint Center

Welcome to the Center

The Connecticut Joint Center at Milford Hospital --- dedicated exclusively to hip, knee and shoulder patients --- helps ensure the quality of our patients’ lives. We return our patients back to their lives quickly so they can continue to do the things they love, such as running free of pain with the grandchildren, being able to bend down and pick up a golf ball, sailing, or even taking a casual stroll by the seashore. More than 2000 people from dozens of towns in the region have already been served. Our special private facility, highly trained and specialized physicians and nursing staff provide comprehensive care for patients recovering from joint reconstruction or replacement in a private, advanced, aesthetically pleasing, but sophisticated environment. Surgery and recovery at the Connecticut Joint Center at Milford Hospital concentrate on rapid functional rehabilitation, emphasizing pain control, physical therapy sessions and medical management, as well as comforting measures. Less invasive surgical techniques with well-proven implants, which preserve more normal function, allow the patient to consider home discharge directly. Hundreds of patient every year come from all sections of Connecticut, from other states such as NY, NJ, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and even as far away as Germany.

Patient Comments

Thank you for your dedication for making my surgical stay an almost pleasant one. The nurses were always there with a smile or an answer to any medical question that I have had, no matter how simple or complicated. The experience I had at Milford Hospital helped to enable me to pass a good word on about your reputation to the community. It was a privilege to be a patient at your joint replacement center. Please share with all your staff.

--Stratford man

I would like to express my thanks and appreciation for a job well done. I was admitted to in July for my total right hip replacement. I’m a patient of Dr. Irving. During my stay I was well taken care of by nursing. I have nothing to say but praise for your nurses. They left such a positive impression and influence on me as a nurse as well as a patient. I’m inspired and encouraged by them to have the same positive attitude toward my patients as well. I appreciate all of the attention and care they provided to me during my stay there. All the nurses on duty at the time were very personable and yet professional in every way. Again, hats off to them all. I also appreciate the help of the PCAs as well as other staff members.

--Hamden Woman

A Special Treat

Traditional care is augmented by holistic approaches including post-op massage, music therapy, and nutritional support to improve post-op wellness. A special “night before discharge” gourmet dinner is offered, prepared especially for you by our skilled culinary staff. The dinner includes the patient’s choice of Filet Mignon with Sautéed Mushrooms; Broiled Swordfish Steak; Pasta Primavera; or Lemon Chicken.

Professional Staff, Personal Care

Patients know the center is unique, treats its patients special, has professional nurses, and has 24/7 physician hospitalists for full, complete coverage. The only patients admitted to the Connecticut Joint Center are acute Post-op total hip, total knee and total shoulder patients. No general orthopedic patients, non-orthopedic patients nor patients with any type of infection are considered for admission to the CT Joint Center. The center has never had a devastating MSRSA joint infection. Our nursing and physical therapy staff is hand picked and uniquely dedicated to your recovery. In general, patients recovering from total joint surgery are not sick and are encouraged to progress rapidly. This philosophy has nationally been shown to decrease the risk of surgically related immobilization, such as blood clots and pneumonia. A close cooperation with the anesthesia department permits a more pain free recovery and, when combined with less invasive techniques, fosters a personal recovery plan, which begins with our pre-op class.

Therapy Helps Focus on Goals

Our concentrated goal-oriented physical and occupational therapy helps patients reach their goals safely and quickly. We work with patients so they are safe, comfortable and confident to transfer in and out of bed, on and off a toilet, and get up and down stairs at discharge. When the situation is necessary, depending on co-existing medical, family and home conditions, patients will be transferred to regional rehabilitation centers. We arrange for patients’ success whether through home discharge or to rehabilitation. Direct discharge is highly encouraged. Home physical therapy, nursing care and home health aid service will be arranged as needed with your requirements and is just as effective. Many patients choose home discharge.

Enjoy the New Center and Private Room

The center consists of nine large private rooms that allow patients to easily move about their area, and accommodate orthopedic equipment such as walkers, crutches commodes and CPM knee machines. Each room has large certified handicap bathrooms with elevated toilets. New flat screen TVs and custom maple cabinetry complete the healthy ambiance. A major benefit of our center is also the true oversight of all patients during their critical time. The centrally located nursing station promotes effective monitoring of the hallways and rooms. To ensure health and safety, vital signs on all post-operative patients are continuously electronically monitored by a central alarmed device for the critical first 48 hours.