What happens on the day of surgery? |
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Your experience begins the day the surgery is scheduled. We can work with you to choose a date that works with your other commitments. |
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Most patients will require a pretesting visit to the Henderson Surgery Center at Newton Wellesley Hospital, but some may be able to complete this task by telephone. |
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On the day of surgery you come to the Henderson Center at the appointed time. We usually require you to be in pre-op one hour before the procedure. |
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General anaesthesia, spinal, epidural and regional anaesthesia are all good choices. The anaesthesia staff will go over the choices with you. Local anaesthesia is usually not adequate for orthopedic procedures. |
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The procedure takes from 40 to 120 minutes in most cases. Your family or friend is given a beeper so we may conact them when you are in recovery. |
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You awaken in the recovery area, attended by a skilled nurse. If your condition permits, your family member or friend may be able to come visit briefly. |
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If you need training to use crutches or other physical therapy in order to be safe at home, the therapist meets with you in the day surgery discharge area.. |
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If you are going home, you are supplied with all of the prescriptions and instructions you will need. A detailed pain management plan is set up for your comfort |
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. If you are staying overnight, you go to the orthopedic floor of the hospital. |
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