Orthopedic surgeries are among the most commonly performed surgical procedures as orthopedic injuries like fractures are common. Besides fractures, people experience many other orthopedic conditions that demand surgery.
Surgeries are never easy for a patient as he/she needs to prepare both physically and mentally. Orthopedic surgeries are performed by trained orthopedic surgeons and staff but, it is also important for the patient to be well-prepared. In this post, we will look at how someone should prepare for orthopedic surgery.
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Pre-Operative Consultation
During pre-operative consultation with the orthopedic specialist, the patient should clear everything regarding the surgery and the surgeon will guide the patient on what the procedure is and how it will be carried out. Let us see what all pre-operative consultation includes:
The Problem
Here, the orthopedic specialist will ask about the problem you are facing, when it started, and what treatments have been tried.
Medical History
The orthopedic specialist here will also ask about the medical history of the patient along with other health conditions he/she is facing. Here, the orthopedic specialist will also want to know whether any of the family members are suffering from hereditary health conditions.
Medications
To prepare for surgery, it is also important for the surgeon to know whether the patient is taking any drugs. This is because some drugs interfere with the procedure.
Allergies
During the pre-operative consultation, do tell the doctor about any allergies you have from medicines, anesthesia, or food items.
Test Reports
If you already have done imaging and lab tests, do bring all copies of the same along for examination by the surgeon.
Above all, if you have any concerns regarding the treatment procedure, feel free to ask.
After the dates of surgery are confirmed, the orthopedic specialist will give a set of instructions that the patient needs to follow. Let us see what those instructions would be:
- The patient will be advised to stop taking certain drugs if he/she is taking any
- A proper diet needs to be followed
- The patient must not eat or drink anything at least 8 hours before surgery
- A healthy routine must be followed until the surgery
Preparations After Orthopedic Surgery
Now, once the surgery is successful, the patient needs to prepare himself/herself for a better and quicker recovery. Here also, the orthopedic specialist will guide the patient on how wound care needs to be done. Depending on the severity of the injury and location, the orthopedic specialist will guide whether support is required for doing activities or not. Besides this, physical therapy rehabilitation will also be important in ensuring faster recovery. Here, diet also plays a vital role.
After surgery, if the patient finds any issues at the operated site, it is necessary to immediately consult the specialist.
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