Surgery Preparation Resources
After you and your doctor decide that surgery is the best treatment for your condition or injury, you may have a multitude of questions and concerns. Surgery is a major commitment because it affects your lifestyle for several weeks and sometimes months after surgery.
Preparing for surgery can be overwhelming, but you can make it easier on yourself and your family by being prepared and knowing what to expect.
Please use the links provided to assist you in preparing for your orthopedic surgery:
- Total Knee Replacement Planning Guide
- Total Knee Replacement Planning Guide: Outpatient
- Total Hip Replacement Planning Guide
- Total Hip Replacement Planning Guide: Anterior Approach
- Total Shoulder Replacement Planning Guide
- Foot & Ankle Surgery Planning Guide
- Lumbar Fusion Planning Guide
- Preparation Guide: Ambulatory Assistive Devices
- Basic Instructions: 0 to 7 Days Prior To Your Surgery
- Preparation Guide: Patient-Proof Your Home
- Preparation Guide: Personal Preparation
- Preparation Guide: Patient-Proof Your Bathroom
- Preparation Guide: Personal Assistance
- Preparation Guide: Travel Safety
For your convenience, you may download and print a pdf of all the information contained in the links on this page by clicking here.
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