People who are prepared for surgery tend to have a quicker and easier hospital experience.
Optimize your health
Aim to be in your best physical condition for your surgery. This may mean making healthy changes to your diet or exercise routine or find ways to protect your sore joint during daily activities. A healthy attitude and determination are also important for a successful surgery.
Visit the Manage your OA page to lean more.
Get the right equipment
You will need to prepare your home and get special equipment before your surgery.
Visit the Equipment page to learn more.
Before surgery, you may be contacted to attend an OASIS education session
Read more about OASIS PreHab Education or PreOp Education.
Find out what you can expect after you've been added to the surgical waitlist:
Make your travel plans
If you're coming from out of town, take some time to plan how you will get here and where you will stay.
Visit the Visitors page to learn more.
Are you having bilateral joint replacement surgery? Here are some tips to help you prepare
Complete this final checklist before your surgery