1
The Preparation
Understand the diagnosis - The condition explained in layman’s terms and visual aids.
2
Understand the options
Surgery is but one option selected for specific reasons in particular circumstances. Understand why.
3
Positive approach
A positive attitude has direct influence on a positive outcome. It should never be performed against the patient’s will.
4
Minimize complications
Skin preparation, limit the infection risk, general health, chronic medication.
5
Proactive pain management
Preoperative analgesics and anti - inflammatory medications, lower stress.
6
The Procedure
Understand the goal - to relieve pain, to improve function, to improve quality of life. Understand the limitations - surgery can never reproduce youth, surgery can never make a person stronger than before. Know what is achievable.
7
The Recovery
Wound healing, pain management, restore motion.
8
The Rehabilitation
Restore muscle strength, restore biomechanical function.