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How Long Are You Non-Weight Bearing After Hammer Toe Correction Surgery?
After hammer toe correction surgery reduces pain and straightens the toe. There is an extended non-weight bearing period in addition.
Can You Straighten Hammer Toe With Physical Therapy? Nonsurgical Treatment Options
Hammer toe is a painful condition that affects millions of people. Learn about non-surgical options to treat hammer toe.
Protect Your Hands: Lifestyle & Home Remedies For Mild Dupuytren’s Contracture
Severe Dupuytren's contracture can cause permanent deformities of the fingers. However, some simple remedies can reduce the symptoms.
ACL Physical Therapy Recommendations Before Your Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
Physical therapy before surgery can help patients return to daily life as quickly as possible after an ACL reconstruction surgery.
Outpatient Joint Surgery: Can I Go Home The Same Day Of My Knee Replacement?
Due to advancements in modern surgery, same-day total knee surgery is now the preferred method for joint replacement.
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.