If you have joint pain-or know that you are facing joint replacement surgery-you should know that not all joint replacement programs are alike. At Abington Memorial Hospital, we've earned accreditation by The Joint Commission, a not-for-profit independent organization that is the nation's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Not only do we offer progressive surgeries that decrease recovery times, our specialists offer personalized care to be sure you receive the surgery that's right for you and your lifestyle.

Know before you decide.

Q: What if I want instant results from chronic back pain?
A: The Dynesys® Spinal System treats lower back and leg pain caused by a slipped disc or stenosis by stabilizing the affected vertebrae with a flexible material. Vertebroplasty stablizes compression fractures due to osteoporosis through small incisions. Both result in rapid relief and recovery.

Q: What if I want quality assurance in a joint replacement center?
A: Abington Memorial Hospital was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval and Disease-Specific Certification from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Abington's joint replacement program, the Human Motion Institute, is the second in Pennsylvania and one of 22 hospitals nationwide to receive this prestigious accreditation.

Q: What if I want to be sure I'll get the best joint replacement results?
A: The more experience. The better the outcomes. At The Human Motion Institute at Abington Memorial Hospital, our surgeons perform more than 1,000 joint replacement surgeries per year.

Q: What if I want a quick recovery from joint replacement?
A: At Abington Memorial Hospital, minimally invasive total knee and total hip replacements are being performed through smaller incisions. Since there is less disruption to muscles, tendons and ligaments, patients get back to moving faster.

Q: What if you want a quick recovery so you can get back to your life sooner?
A: At Abington Memorial Hospital, minimally invasive knee and hip replacements are being performed through smaller incisions. Since there is less disruption to muscles, tendons and ligaments, patients get back to moving faster.

Q: What if you want to be sure you'll benefit from experienced surgeons and one of the few joint replacement centers?
A: Our surgeons perform more than 1,000 joint replacements each year. In fact, Abington was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval and Disease-Specific Certification from the Joint Commission-the second hospital in Pennsylvania and the 22nd in the nation to receive this prestigious accreditation.