Preoperative Patient Instructions and Information
Below is information, checklists, and expectations for patients to review prior to surgery. If you have any further questions, please contact your surgeon’s clinic at 920-560-1000.
These documents have been designed by our surgery center nurse optimization team to help prepare you for your upcoming surgery at OSI.
Please review the documents at least 2-3 weeks prior to your surgery. It is recommended that your support person also review this information. This information serves as your pre surgical education.
Orthopedic and Sports Surgery Center is a separate entity from your surgeon’s clinic. We work together to prepare you for surgery.
The items below are surgeon specific topics. Please contact your surgeon’s clinic at 920-560-1000 if you have questions about the following:
- Driving
- Return to work
- FMLA/short term disability paperwork
- After surgery pain medication questions/refills
- Handicap parking permit
- Rescheduling appointments
- Dental clearance (if required)
- Additional equipment (ice machine, motion machine)
Please contact the optimization nurse team directly at 920-560-1017 if you have questions about the following:
- Medication hold times BEFORE surgery
- Pre Surgical education documents
Thank you for choosing our Orthopedic and Sports Surgery Center. We know this can be a stressful experience, but our team of nurses is here to help guide you along the way and provide you with what you need to feel comfortable and confident with your upcoming surgery.
With appreciation,
Surgery Center Nurse Optimization Team
2105 E Enterprise Ave. Appleton, WI 54913
920-560-1017
Instructions and Information:
Lower Extremity Joint Replacement Pre-Surgery Checklist
Total Shoulder Replacement Pre-Surgery Checklist
Expectations of a Support Person
Nutrition Education for Joint Replacement Patients
Pre-Operative Bathing Instructions with CHG Soap (Total Joint Replacement Surgery)
Postoperative Urinary Retention (POUR) in Joint Replacement Patients
