Below are some instructional videos you can use for how to get around using a walker.
Jesse J. Wild, MD
Dr. Wild, III is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, specializing in minimally invasive joint replacements. With the use of innovative technologies, MAKO® and Conformis®, Dr. Wild is performing outpatient and short stay procedures at TMC’s new Orthopaedic Tower, allowing patients to leave the hospital setting quite early when medically safe.
Area of Expertise
Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement
Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement
ARK™ Accelerated Recovery Knee
MAKO® Robotic Partial Knee Replacement
Conformis® Custom Knee Replacement
Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
ARK™ is a new medial skin incision and subvastus, muscle sparing, minimally invasive knee replacement that allows for faster recovery, earlier motion, and better pain in many cases.
Speciality
Physician Locations
Clinic & Therapy Center
Bio
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education & Training
Fellowship
Sports Medicine - New England Baptist Hospital, Boston MA
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery - University of Vermont, Burlington VT
Internship
General Surgery - University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
M.D. License
Arizona, Massachusetts
Recognized as Top Doctor
2011-2018
Community Involvement
Saguaro High School (Team Physician)
Award
Newsweek America's Leading Doctors (Sports Medicine) - 2025
Languages
English, Spanish
Physician Assistants
Phillip Olona, PA-C
Physician Assistant with Dr. Jesse J. Wild
Education
BS in Medicine, Physician Assistant Program, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Accreditation
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Patient Resources
Educational Videos & Downloads
At Tucson Orthopaedic Institute, we want you to feel equipped to take control of your treatment and care. Our team has prepared detailed tools and resources to assist you in your return to good health. Our resources will continue to grow and be available for you to use before, during and after your visit.
Total Joint Replacement
Going from Sitting to Standing
Learn how to maneuver from the sitting position to a standing position using a walker.
Going from Standing to Sitting
Learn how to go from a standing position to a seated position using a walker.
Walking With a Walker
Learn the step by step process of how to properly use a walker.
Ice and Elevate Your Surgical Leg
Learn how to properly elevate and ice you new joint after a surgery.
Elevate Your Own Leg
Learn step by step instructions on how to elevate your own surgical leg allowing someone to put pillows or quilts beneath.
Getting Into a Car With a Walker
Step by step instructions on getting into a car using a walker.
Getting Out of a Car With a Walker
The video will review how to get out of a car using a walker.
Going Upstairs With a Walker
A detailed step-by-step video of how to go up the stairs using a walker.
Going Downstairs With a Walker
Some helpful tips on making your way down stairs using a walker.
Going Up a Curb With a Walker
How to go up a curb using a walker.
Going Down a Curb With a Walker
How to easily go down a curb using a walker.
Hip and Knee Replacement Program
CLICK HERE to download a brochure on your Total Joint Replacement procedure. This will cover topics such as:
- Where your surgery will be performed
- Getting your home ready
- Scheduling your physical therapy
- What to bring the day of surgery
- What to expect the day of surgery
- Post-operative care
- Dressing and showering
- Pain control
- Common complaints and recommendations
- and more!
Media
Advances in Arthroscopic Surgery for Young Athletes
At age 15, José Hernandez had dislocated his shoulder five times while playing football for Salpointe High School. After numerous painful trips to the emergency room to pop it back in place, he sought help from Dr. Wild.
View MediaSpotlight: Dr. John Wild and Dr. Jesse Wild
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute’s father and son surgeons, Dr. John Wild and Dr. Jesse Wild, share their insights about working together and current trends in orthopaedics, as published in the July 2013 “Best Doctors” issue of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine.
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