April 6, 2016 - TCO
Total Joint Surgery
If you’re reading this website, you are likely scheduled for or interested in joint replacement surgery. The information in this website is intended to help you prepare for the day of surgery and answer some questions that may be on your mind. This website will provide you with information so you know what to typically expect before, during and after your joint replacement. By better understanding the surgical experience, hopefully your mind will be put at ease.
This information provides general responses to frequently asked questions from patients like you. Each patient is unique and therefore patient needs may be unique. Please discuss your specific questions with Dr. O’Neill and his team.
Preparing for total joint replacement begins weeks before the actual surgery. Use the following as a guide to help you get ready for your surgery:
- The Months Before Surgery
- The Month Before Surgery
- The Week Before Surgery
- The Night Before Surgery
- The Day of Surgery
- After Surgery
- Discharge
- Life After Total Joint Surgery
- Summary