Where Will I Have Surgery?
Surgery Center Setting
Most total joint replacement surgery is now being performed in an outpatient surgical center where you arrive early in the morning for surgery and are discharged back home to your family within 3-4 hours of surgery. We prefer using the outpatient centers as we can control more aspects of your care to ensure you have the best result possible.
Hospital Setting
Hospitals reserve joint replacement procedures for patients with complex medical conditions or those whose insurance is not in network with the surgical center. Operating in a hospital setting may be more beneficial for patients with complicated medical conditions, allowing for better management of these issues.
Surgical Locations
The OMG Surgery Center Difference
We have built a state-of-the-art facility in Lithia, FL. This facility was built with the total joint population in mind. All of the staff who work at the facility have been hired by your physician, and have received specialized training in total joint replacement surgery, and postoperative recovery.
What Does The Surgical Scheduling Process Look Like?
- Once indicated for surgery by our team you will receive a blue packet that contains all preoperative testing, orders, and preoperative educational materials.
- Within 24-48 hours of receiving the blue packet, you will receive a call from one of our surgical coordinators.The surgical coordinator will help you plan your date of surgery, and facility, and help you navigate thepreoperative testing needed.
- You will attend a pre-operative appointment to review the results of all testing with your doctor roughly 2 weeks prior to your surgical date.
- After surgery, you will return to the office within 2-4 weeks for postoperative evaluation and X-rays
What Pre-Surgical Testing Is Ordered?
Most patients will need to undergo blood work, EKG, medical clearance, and MRSA testing. Orders will be provided the day you are indicated for surgery in the office, however, results are due back to our office by at least 2 weeks prior to surgery to avoid cancellation.
If you suffer from heart, lung, vascular, or neurologic conditions we may also request special testing or clearances from a specialist such as a cardiologist to ensure you are safe to proceed with surgery.
