Clinical Outcomes for Orthopedic Patients at Casa Colina

Improved Physical Abilities Following Joint Replacement

Casa Colina patients experience significant improvements in their physical abilities, including their ability to walk, stand and accomplish activities of daily living.

We use the Lower Extremity Functional Scale to measure a patient's ability to execute activities related to everyday life. Patients at Casa Colina who have had a total joint replacement report significant improvement in their functional abilities, which promotes increased independence.

Improved Quality of Life Following Joint Replacement

Casa Colina patients experience significant improvement in their physical abilities as it pertains to their quality of life.



We use the SF-12, a patient reported quality of life measure, to measure the impact of our patients' physical and mental abilities on their overall quality of life. Patients at Casa Colina who have had a total joint replacement report improved quality of life related to increased physical ability following rehabilitation at Casa Colina.