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 four and a half hours. You are encouraged to bring a snack or a light lunch and a light jacket. AT YOUR VISIT, YOU WILL: 1. Meet with a pre-surgery nurse to review your medications and medical/surgical history. Instructions for your surgery will also be provided.
*Please bring all medications you take (prescription medication, over the counter medication and herbal products) in their pharmacy bottles.
2. Receive testing, which includes non-fasting labs (patient may eat prior to appointment), a nasal swab, urinalysis, EKG and chest x-ray. 3. See a nurse practitioner who will complete a physical exam on you. 4. Attend a one-hour joint replacement class led by your Joint Replacement Navigator. 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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