Medical Optimization
Before surgery, we review your overall health and coordinate with your primary care provider or specialists as needed. Optimizing conditions such as blood pressure and diabetes helps support a safer procedure and recovery.
Surgical Preparation
Preparing for Orthopedic Surgery near Lewisburg, WV: Medical Optimization and Preoperative Testing
Preparing for surgery with Dr. Erik Stapleton, D.O.: medical optimization, coordination with your primary care provider, and preoperative testing. Offices in Ronceverte and Beckley, WV.
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- ✓Review of your overall health before surgery, with coordination with your primary care provider or specialists as needed
- ✓Optimizing conditions such as blood pressure and diabetes to support a safer procedure and recovery
- ✓Preoperative testing may include lab work, imaging, and a preoperative evaluation
- ✓Clear instructions on medications, eating and drinking, and preparing your home for recovery
- ✓Discharge planned in advance: pain management, activity guidance, and support at home
- ✓Follow-up visits to monitor your progress and adjust your plan as you heal
Benefits & Outcomes
Preoperative Testing
Depending on the procedure and your health, preoperative testing may include lab work, imaging, and a preoperative evaluation. Our team provides clear instructions on medications, eating and drinking, and how to prepare your home.
A Plan for Surgery Day and After
On the day of surgery, our team guides you through check-in, the procedure, and recovery. Discharge is planned in advance, and return to activity is guided by your individual recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I need clearance from my primary care doctor?▾
Dr. Stapleton reviews your overall health and coordinates with your primary care provider or specialists as needed. Whether additional clearance is required depends on your health history.
What about my medications?▾
Bring a current list of your medications. Before surgery, our team reviews which medications to continue or hold, and provides instructions on eating and drinking.
What testing is done before surgery?▾
Depending on the procedure and your health, preoperative testing may include lab work, imaging, and a preoperative evaluation.
Where does physical therapy happen after surgery?▾
When therapy is part of your plan, it is coordinated through outside physical therapy providers, as on-site physical therapy is not currently offered.
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