Is Destination Surgery Right for You? Who the Program Is Designed For

Destination Surgery pairs a minimally invasive knee replacement with a mountain recovery. To keep that experience safe and smooth, the program is designed for a specific kind of patient. Knowing whether you fit is the first step.

Who Destination Surgery Is Designed For

Adults who need a primary (first-time) knee replacement for arthritis or joint wear.

Patients in good overall health, without an extensive medical history.

Patients who are not expected to need intensive care or a medical clearance from a specialist before surgery.

People who are motivated to get moving early and take part in their physical therapy.

Patients who would enjoy recovering in a peaceful, scenic setting, often with family along.

What Destination Surgery Does Not Include

Destination Surgery does not offer complex revision knee replacements, that is, surgery to redo or repair an earlier knee replacement.

Patients with serious heart, lung or other medical conditions that call for a large hospital and intensive-care backup are better served closer to a major medical center.

Why the Program Is Built This Way

Surgery takes place at Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, a newly renovated critical access hospital in the San Luis Valley. Smaller rural hospitals like this one offer personal attention and a calm environment, and they are best suited to patients whose surgery and recovery are expected to be straightforward.

Choosing the right patients is what allows Destination Surgery to deliver a fast, comfortable recovery in a remote and beautiful place.

The Final Word Comes From Your Surgeon

Only Dr. Marshall-Rodriguez and her team can decide whether Destination Surgery is right for you. At your consultation she will review your medical history, examine your knee and talk through your goals. If Colorado isn't the best fit, she can still care for you at TruOrtho in San Antonio.

Call 210-878-4116 to schedule your consultation.