Patient Education
Patient Education Manuals
General Post-Operative Instructions
Review proper post-operative instructions including wound care.
ACL Reconstruction
Review proper pre-operative and post-operative care and what to expect both before and after your ACL reconstruction.
Intertrochanteric Nail for Hip Fracture
Review patient education on an intertrochanteric nail for hip fracture and learn more about what the expect after surgery and follow-up care.
Proximal Hamstring Repair
Review proper pre-operative and post-operative care and what to expect both before and after your proximal hamstring repair.
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Review proper pre-operative and post-operative care and what to expect both before and after your reverse total shoulder replacement.
Rotator Cuff Repair
Review proper pre-operative and post-operative care and what to expect both before and after your shoulder rotator cuff repair. Learn more about recommended follow-up appointments to check progress and when you may begin working with a physical therapist.
Total Hip Replacement – Anterior Approach
Review proper pre-operative and post-operative care and what to expect both before and after your total hip replacement – anterior approach. Learn more about recommended follow-up appointments to check progress and when you may begin working with a physical therapist.
Total Knee Replacement
Review proper pre-operative and post-operative care and what to expect both before and after your total knee replacement. Learn more about recommended follow-up appointments to check progress and when you may begin working with a physical therapist.
Total Shoulder Replacement
Review proper pre-operative and post-operative care and what to expect both before and after your total shoulder replacement.
Patient Education Videos
TCO Talks With Dr. Szalapski: Advice About Joint Replacement
Learn more about joint replacement including advice and tips for patients on how to manage pain beforehand, what to expect after the procedure, and why to consider it in the first place.
