Summit Enhanced Recovery Program™ (SERP)

Evidence-Based Recovery, Personalized Care

Exceptional Outcomes.

Your Recovery Begins Before Surgery

Joint replacement surgery is more than a procedure, it is a journey.

At Summit Orthopedics of Texas, we've developed the Summit Enhanced Recovery Program™ (SERP) to guide you through every step of that journey.

SERP is modeled after the internationally recognized Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) philosophy - an evidence-based approach used by leading hospitals around the world to improve recovery through patient education, optimized pain management, early mobility, and coordinated postoperative care.

We've expanded those principles into a comprehensive outpatient joint replacement program designed specifically for our hip and knee replacement patients.

Why Choose SERP?

SERP combines advanced surgical technology, personalized recovery planning, home recovery equipment, and digital rehabilitation into one coordinated recovery experience.

Our goal is to help you:

Recover with greater confidence
Better understand each phase of recovery
Improve comfort during the healing process
Safely return to daily activities
Stay connected with your orthopedic team

What’s Included

Precision Surgical Technology

When clinically appropriate, your surgeon may utilize advanced robotic-assisted technology to assist with surgical planning and implant positioning.

Benefits may include:

Personalized surgical planning
Improved implant positioning
Precise bone preparation
Individualized soft tissue balancing

Enhanced Recovery Equipment

Premium Cryotherapy System

Continuous cold therapy designed to reduce pain and swelling while improving comfort during the early stages of recovery.

Home Compression Device

A pneumatic compression system designed to promote healthy circulation, reduce postoperative swelling, and support recovery.

Digital Recovery Program

Recovery continues well beyond surgery. SERP includes enrollment in a personalized app-based rehabilitation program featuring:

Guided physical therapy exercises
Daily exercise reminders
Step-by-step instructional videos
Progress tracking
Recovery milestones
Educational content
Ongoing guidance throughout recovery

Personalized Recovery Education

Before surgery, you'll receive educational resources to help prepare both you and your home for recovery.
Topics include:

Preparing for surgery
Home safety recommendations
Recovery expectations
Activity progression
Home exercise instruction
Recovery milestones

Dedicated Recovery Coordinator

You'll have access to additional recovery support throughout your postoperative journey.
Your Recovery Coordinator can assist with:

Recovery check-ins
Answering recovery questions
Coordination of postoperative care
Guidance throughout the healing process

Your Recovery Timeline

Before Surgery

Patient education
Home preparation
Personalized surgical planning
Enrollment in the Digital Recovery Program

Day of Surgery

Evidence-based surgical care
Advanced surgical technology when appropriate
Early mobilization

Weeks 1–2

Cryotherapy
Compression therapy
Guided rehabilitation exercises
Recovery education

Weeks 2–6

Progressive strengthening
Mobility improvement
Functional recovery milestones
Continued digital rehabilitation

Weeks 6–12

Return to everyday activities
Continued exercise progression
Long-term recovery guidance

Our Commitment

Every patient deserves more than a successful operation.

Our commitment is to provide the education, technology, recovery resources, and personalized support needed to help you achieve the safest, most comfortable, and most successful recovery possible.