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Helpful Links BEFORE Surgery

"To-Do" List Before Surgery

​You will have a series of appointments including labs, medical clearance, and physical therapy. There is also helpful information to prepare you and your caregiver for surgery and a successful recovery.

Patient Optimization

For elective joint replacements, it is essential to optimize all possible modifiable risk factors and ensure medical conditions are stabilized prior to surgery. Our goal is to provide you with the best joint replacement experience possible, and to decrease your risk of post- operative complications.

Dental Procedures

Cancel any dental appointments 1 month PRIOR to surgery and 3 months AFTER surgery. If you have any loose teeth or dental work that needs to get done, let us know IMMEDIATELY. All dental work should be completed 4 weeks before surgery.

Pre Operative Home Exercises

It is recommended that all patients start these short, simple exercises at least 4 weeks before surgery to help activate your muscles and aide your recovery after surgery!

Days Leading Up to Surgery

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What To Do Days Leading Up To Surgery

Helpful instructions for the days leading up to surgery and how to prepare yourself and your home for a successful recovery.

Surgery Day & Going Home

What to expect the day of surgery and a safe discharge home.

Post Op Recovery

Home Care / Instructions After Discharge

Information to make your first days at home, and post op recovery a success

Post Op Medications

We utilize a multimodal approach to pain control, consisting of cryotherapy, NSAIDs, Tylenol and narcotic pain medicariton

Medication Chart / Plan

Sample plan to follow and record pain medications

Post Op Exercises

The "Big 3" exercises for hip or knee 

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