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Do Education Programs Reduce Anxiety Before Arthroplasty? 

Systematic review finds modest reductions in anxiety and pain, but limited impact on other outcomes 

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  • Henry Thomas

  • February 12, 2026

  • 2 min

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Top Institutions in Orthopedic Medicine

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  • #1

    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, MN

    Key Differentiators

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Perioperative Medicine
    • Pain Management

  • #2

    Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
    Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)

    New York, NY

    Key Differentiators

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Patient Education

  • #3

    Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD

    Key Differentiators

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Anesthesiology
    • Perioperative Care

  • #4

    Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, OH

    Key Differentiators

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Perioperative Medicine
    • Patient Education

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Do Education Programs Reduce Anxiety Before Arthroplasty? 

  • by Henry Thomas

  • February 12, 2026

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