ALIF vs PLIF: Understanding Lumbar Interbody Fusion For Lower Back Pain
Read Time: 5 minutes A doctor will discuss lumbar interbody fusion to treat lower back pain. The next step will be to determine which type of surgery, ALIF, or PLIF, is best.
3 Signs Your Back Pain Is A Herniated Disc: Microdiscectomy & Laminectomy
Read Time: 5 minutes Herniated discs press on surrounding nerves, causing sharp pain. Surgery via a microdiscectomy or laminectomy may make all the difference.
How Long Does It Take For A Broken Collarbone To Heal? Treatment For Clavicle Fractures
Read Time: 5 minutes A broken collarbone is a common injury in high-contact sports. After proper assessment, a doctor can advise on the best treatment for a clavicle fracture.
Understanding Subtalar Fusion: Should I Get Surgery For My Foot Pain?
Read Time: 5 minutes If foot pain is narrowed down to the subtular joint by a doctor, surgery may help. Subtalar fusion can help reduce pain and improve mobility.
When Should I Have Minimally Invasive Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
Read Time: 5 minutes A doctor may suggest having minimally invasive carpal tunnel surgery. If you think you have CTS this is know how you know when surgery makes sense.
Recovering From A Total Knee Replacement: When Will I Be Walking Again?
Read Time: 5 minutes The question of recovery arises after getting total knee replacement. When can I walk? Understand the factors before walking is comfortable again.
Common Questions
Outpatient surgery, also known as ambulatory surgery or same-day surgery is a procedure that does not require an overnight hospital stay.
- Insurance card and drivers license
- Any paperwork from your doctor (test results, medical history, etc.)
- Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
- Watches, rings, jewelry and wallets
- Large amounts of cash
After your outpatient procedure, we’ll take you to the recovery area where, once you’re fully awake, your family will be able to join you.
No. Because anesthesia is required for surgeries, we cannot let anyone drive themselves home following a procedure. We ask that you arrange for a family member or close friend to drive you to and from the facility on the day of your appointment. You also need a responsible adult to stay with you for 24 hours after receiving anesthesia.
Our fees cover the use of the facility only. Facility fees do not include laboratory, pathology, surgeon, anesthesiologist or certified nurse anesthetist fees, nor does it include the cost of any implants used for your surgery. You will be billed separately for these fees.
Anesthetics are administered by contracted anesthesia providers, which include anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA).
Yes. Before surgery, you and your anesthesia provider will sit down to discuss your medical history and review the anesthesia plan; this is when you’ll be able to voice all of your questions and concerns. Feel free to call our admissions nurse if you have concerns that should be addressed prior to the day of surgery.
Yes. An intravenous (IV) line is started before we surgery so we can administer medication as needed; this may include medication to reduce anxiety or antibiotics prescribed by your surgeon.
No. Your physician, along with the other medical service providers, including anesthesia, radiology or pathology specialists, who use this facility are independent contractors. Because these individuals are not employed by our facility, we are not responsible or liable for their acts or omissions.