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Countdown to Surgery

FOR PATIENTS

Orthopedic TJA educational materials are delivered at several timepoints during the perioperative period.  Four discrete packets contain relevant 'Just in Time' information for patients along their surgical journey.

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1.  Preparing for Your Surgery    Steps 1-7 for patient prior to surgery, FAQs limited to 30,000 foot view

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2.  Schedule and Information   Bullet-points of each preop appointment time/place, VA Map & directions, Hoptel info FAQ: preparation of home, health, family

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3.  Countdown to Surgery     Logistics for day of surgery, what to bring to hospital, medications to take/hold, preparing your home, when to call MD

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4.  Your Hospitalization & Recovery   Repeat FAQs on surgery, and what to expect in hospital and at discharge

 

 

Helpful Websites & Materials

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http://www.orthoinfo.org/         AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons)

www.strongforsurgery.org/          Getting your health in order before surgery

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/smoking/index.asp   Tobacco Cessation

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