With our focus on high quality, you can feel good about choosing our hospital for orthopedic surgery. The
following information is designed to help you prepare for surgery and know what
to expect. Your orthopedic surgeon will provide many more details specific to
your procedure and answer all questions before your day of surgery.
Pre-Operative Instructions
Prior to surgery, you will typically receive at least two phone calls from us:
A hospital registration representative will call to gather insurance and
other personal information
A registered nurse will call to review your health history and medication
information
Depending on your health history, your physician may require the following
before surgery:
Medical clearance from your primary care provider for surgery and anesthesia
Pre-operative instructions vary depending on your condition, physician and
procedure, so please consult with your orthopedic surgeon prior to surgery. In
general, most surgeons require that patients do not eat or drink after midnight
the night before. Additionally, you will need to designate a family member or
friend to drive you home after outpatient or inpatient surgery. For safety
reasons, surgical patients are not allowed to drive themselves home. If you have
questions about orthopedic surgery and how to prepare for it, please
contact us.
