If you are 45 years or older, or have active health problems, we need a clearance letter from your primary doctor. If you are healthy and under 45, this can be skipped
To be completed within 30 days of surgery
If you have a pre-existing cardiac condition, we need cardiac clearance from your doctor. If you don’t, this can be skipped
Laboratory work
CBC, BMP, PT/PTT to be completed within 30 days of surgery
Sign pre-op forms electronically
You will be emailed these forms
All patients, except those with MISHA, radial, and/or root meniscus repairs, need to arrange for a brace
You will be emailed information about Restore N Motion and a representative will reach out to you
Pre-operative Call with Your Care Team
You will be contacted by a member of your care team approximately 7–10 days prior to your scheduled surgery. This call will review important pre-operative instructions and help prepare you for your procedure.
Pick up post operative medications
These will be sent to the pharmacy of your choice to pick up prior to your surgery. We can alternatively send them to a pharmacy close to the surgery center if you’d prefer to pick them up the day of surgery. Traveling patients: please bring the medications to the surgery center.
STOP using NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) 2 weeks prior to surgery
Post-Operative Appointment Scheduling
Please schedule your post-operative appointment approximately one week after your procedure with your surgeon.
Optional – Post-operative ice machine
If necessary, book hotel and/or travel arrangements
Information about airports and local hotels here
