BEFORE SURGERY PRE-SURGICAL OPTIMIZATION CLINIC At this appointment you will receive a medical work-up and education to help you prepare for surgery. Your appointment will be scheduled for a few weeks prior to your surgery. This visit may take up to three hours.
WHAT TO EXPECT 1. Prior to the appointment, a pre-surgery nurse will conduct a phone interview to review your medications and medical/surgical history. Instructions for your surgery will be provided. *Please bring all medications you take (prescription medication, over the counter medication and herbal products) in their pharmacy bottles. 2. You will receive testing, which includes non-fasting labs (patient may eat prior to appointment), a nasal swab, urinalysis, EKG and chest X-ray. In preparation for your EKG, please do not wear any lotions or perfumes. If female, please do wear a sports bra. 3. Dr. William Willis, M.D., will complete your physical exam. 4. You will be contacted separately by one of our total joint navigators to review the total joint booklet, clarify instructions for the day of surgery and answer any questions you may have.
PRESURGICAL EXERCISE Initiating an exercise program prior to surgery can greatly improve your recovery. If your surgeon prescribed physical therapy or gave you a home exercise program, be sure to complete your exercises regularly in the weeks leading up to surgery.
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