4 Reasons To Choose An ASC For Your Total Joint Replacement
Read Time: 5 minutes If a patient decides on total joint replacement, the procedure can be done at an ambulatory surgical center or a conventional hospital.
3 Symptoms Of Degenerative Disc Disease: When To Consider Spinal Fusion
Read Time: 5 minutes Persons with degenerative disc disease may consider spinal fusion. Look for these 3 symptoms and when to consider spinal surgery.
Sesamoiditis In Runners: When To Consider Sesamoidectomy
Read Time: 6 minutes Runners are prone to many types of injuries, including sesamoiditis. Consider these reasons to choose a sesamoidectomy.
4 Questions To Ask Your Spine Surgeon About Direct Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Read Time: 5 minutes If a spine surgeon is considering direct lumbar interbody fusion or DLIF, the patient may have several questions.
Can I Run Again After Sesamoid Removal? Treatment & Recovery
Read Time: 5 minutes For runners, sesamoid removal may be necessary to treat sesamoiditis. Does surgery mean that running is no longer in the cards?
Can I Go Home The Same Day Of My Knee Replacement? Outpatient Joint Surgery
Read Time: 5 minutes Knee replacements can now be done with minimally invasive surgery. Does that mean patients can go home the same day of surgery?
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.
