Total Joint Replacement Rehab Guidelines
Total Joint Replacement Rehab Guidelines
The RCA’s best practice framework/guideline for rehabilitative care for patients following total joint replacement and shoulder arthroplasty provide a basis for informing and improving quality care to support better patient outcomes, increased efficiencies and bundled care. RCA tools and resources support implementation of the best practices at the system and organization level.
| Framework/Guideline | |
| Total Joint Replacement Framework (2017, 2019, 2022, 2025, last update April 2026) | Includes the framework, referral decision tree, and process indicators to support performance monitoring of bundled care-related outcomes. |
| Guidance for Post-Shoulder Arthroplasty (November 2019) | Includes the guidance document and process indicators to support performance monitoring of bundled care-related outcomes. |
| Quick Reference Guide | |
| Total Joint Replacement (June 2026) | Based on the full framework. Provides a concise summary of best practices, including rehab following same day discharge, to guide clinical practice in each setting. |
| Self-Assessment Tool | |
| Total Joint Replacement Self-Assessment (June 2026) | Simple tools to help health service providers assess how well their current care aligns with best practices. Also provides immediate feedback to help improve care. |
