Following surgery, you will be given medication. It is important that you take the medication when you need it. Our goal is to minimize or negate any side effects while controlling your pain. Often, we may have to change that
It is very important that you have an accurate list of your medications prior to surgery. We will be able to tell you what medications we would like you to stop. That typically includes medications that cause your blood to
When you come to the hospital prior to surgery, please bring comfortable clothing. Please bring a list of your medications, and certainly instructions for your ride home. Most importantly please bring a great attitude.
There are several different types of anesthesia for your surgery. The most common is given through a tube in your throat or in your mouth. Another kind of anesthetic is called a spinal anesthetic, where the legs are numbed from
A lot of patients ask us what time they will have surgery. Let’s face it, no one wants to have it at the end of the afternoon. A lot of times you haven’t eaten since midnight, or drank since midnight,
It is important not to eat after midnight the night before surgery. A full stomach, or frankly any food or water in your stomach, can lead to problems with anesthesia. Please be sure not to have any food or drink,
Surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder can certainly be painful. In fact, we expect pain after surgery, but most importantly we expect to control it. Pain medication will be provided. Sometimes the medication will be changed and sometimes used
Many people ask who will be performing your surgery. I am the only one who performs the surgery. I typically will have an assistant who will hold retractors and help me see things better, or even help me work or
A lot of people ask me what surgery will cost, and frankly I have no idea. But most importantly, we have the folks in this office to answer all of your financial questions. To ask a question about the cost
Following knee replacement surgery, it may be necessary to take three to six weeks off of work, depending on your job of course. If you are required to go to work and sit at a desk, typically we can get
