Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery

Pre-op arrangements

When preparing for your joint replacement surgery, there are a number of things you will need to do to help make your surgery and recovery as successful as possible.

Soon after scheduling surgery

  • Register for pre-op education
  • Arrange for a "coach"
  • Complete a living will
  • Avoid dental work for up to two weeks before surgery
  • Preadmission testing

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