Frequently Asked Questions

Is orthopedic surgery covered by insurance? What are the most common complications and risks of orthopedic surgery? What are the most common orthopedic surgeries?  What kind of training does an orthopedic surgeon have?

What is arthroscopic surgery, and what happens after the intervention?

How long do artificial joints last? How long does it take to heal completely after joint replacement surgery? How much pain will I have after total joint replacement surgery? What are the usual precautions after hip replacement? What is joint replacement surgery, and when is it an appropriate surgical solution? What precautions should I follow after anterior hip surgery?

How do I get ready for ankle replacement surgery? What happens after the flatfoot surgery? Will the surgical correction of flatfoot improve its cosmetic appearance?

Are there any non-surgical alternatives for the meniscus repair procedure? Do I need crutches after hip surgery? Is it possible to kneel down after a hip replacement surgery? What are the potential complications that may occur during the MCL reconstruction? What are the risks associated with the meniscus repair procedure? What is a torn ACL/ MCL? What is a torn meniscus? What is the goal of a meniscus repair procedure?

Does a hand reconstruction surgery require general anesthesia? How does trigger finger manifest, and how is it treated? What potential complications are associated with wrist reconstruction surgery? When is a wrist reconstruction surgery recommended?

Am I allowed to drive after an elbow surgery? Can I shower right after shoulder/elbow surgery? How soon can I return to work after shoulder/elbow surgery? Is the elbow reconstruction surgery efficient? What activities can I engage in after an elbow reconstruction surgery? What changes should I make to my sleeping habits after elbow reconstruction surgery? What is the elbow reconstruction surgery recovery time? When can I return to work after a shoulder reconstruction?

How much will cervical foraminotomy cost me? How soon can I drive again after a microscopic lumbar discectomy? My physician wants me to have fusion surgery. After surgery, will I be able to use the stairs? What complications might occur after an XLIF/DLIF? When can I go back to work after minimally invasive back surgery? Which type of spine surgery has a greater success rate? Who should avoid kyphoplasty? Will I feel pain after ALIF? Will numbness in my legs go away after microdiscectomy?

What should I tell my doctor before cervical foraminotomy? What tests are necessary before the XLIF/DLIF lateral fusion surgery? What tests are needed prior to laminoplasty? Why might you be able to help me with my back pain when others say that they cannot?

Should I wait until the pain goes away, or should I seek a diagnosis to find out exactly what is causing the back pain? What are scoliosis and spinal stenosis? Can they be treated with surgery? What back pain symptoms would warrant a call to your office? What is chronic back pain?

Do I have to wear a collar after ACDF? How can I recover most efficiently after spine surgery? How can I speed up my recovery after an artificial disc replacement procedure? How do I protect the incision after an XLIF/DLIF lateral fusion procedure? What does the microscopic decompression postoperative care imply? What factors can prevent my recovery after a spinal fusion procedure? What physical activity is allowed after laminectomy? When can I start driving again after ACDF?

Does Medicare pay for Bariatric Surgery? How much does bariatric surgery cost?

Can I get pregnant after gastric sleeve surgery? How much does gastric sleeve surgery cost? Is gastric sleeve safe? What are the post gastric sleeve complications? Who qualifies for gastric sleeve?

Can I drink alcohol with ORBERA? Can I get pregnant with ORBERA? How much does the ORBERA procedure cost?

Can I transfer from Lap Band to Gastric Sleeve? How long is a person out of work after Lap Band surgery? What is the cost of Lap Band?

Is ROSE procedure usually successful?

How long is the hospital stay after a STARR treatment? How soon can I resume my activities after the STARR treatment? Where is the STARR incision usually made? Who qualifies for the STARR treatment?

Who qualifies for a band over bypass procedure?

Could I improve the look of my skin without any harsh treatments? How long does it take for the wound to heal after mole removal? Is there anything I can do to reduce my brown spots and thin wrinkles? Will a mole removal procedure leave a scar?

Are the complication risks equal for all women when undergoing hysterectomy? Are there any bathing interdictions after the sacrocolpopexy procedure? Can you still have your period after endometrial ablation? Do you gain weight during or after hormone replacement therapy? Do you ovulate when you have had an ablation? How can ovarian cysts be treated? I am very overweight. Can I still have a hysterectomy? Is endometriosis inherited or sexually transmitted? Is hormone replacement therapy covered by insurance? Is there a minimally invasive way to treat uterine fibroids? What does the preoperative assessment for a sacrocolpopexy involve? What might the doctor advise me to do in order to prepare for the surgery? What should I do on the day of my surgery? What should I know before leaving the hospital after undergoing gynecological surgery? What's the difference between birth control pills and HRT? When can I resume my sexual activity following sacrocolpopexy? Which aspects might influence the decision on a certain type of treatment?

Is bruising normal after cardiac catheterization? What increases the chance of having a child with a heart defect? What is the recovery time for a defibrillator implant? What symptoms should worry me after the pacemaker implantation?

How are hernias repaired? What precautions should be taken after undergoing a hernia repair surgery? What can I expect on my first visit to the general surgery department? What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient surgery?

How should I prepare for hemodialysis? Which laboratory tests are performed to assess and monitor kidney function?

Am I allowed to move right after the artificial disc replacement surgery? How to prepare for the artificial disc replacement surgery? Should I change anything about my lifestyle before intervertebral disc excision? Should I change my diet after intervertebral disc excision? What can prevent me from qualifying for PVA? What should I do in the hours preceding the intervertebral disc excision surgery? What symptoms require medical attention after an artificial disc replacement procedure? What symptoms should worry me after the intervertebral disc excision surgery? What tests are required prior to the intervertebral disc excision surgery?

Are there any specific risk factors for developing an ear, nose, and throat infection? How durable are the reconstructed ears? Is it possible to use tissue from another person for ear reconstruction? Is sinus surgery necessary? Is the balloon sinuplasty surgery painful? What does the term skull base mean? What happens once I am discharged after head and neck surgery?

How can I maximize the hand reconstructive surgery’s effects? How long does it take to recover after a plastic surgery procedure? How soon will I be discharged after an ulnar nerve decompression procedure? How will my breasts change as I age after a breast reconstructive surgery? Is it difficult for children to eat and drink with a cleft palate? Is ulnar nerve decompression usually successful? What warning signs should I look out for after hand reconstructive surgery? What will happen on the day of the eyelid repair surgery? When can I resume my workout routine after the hand reconstructive surgery? When can I start driving again after an ulnar nerve decompression procedure?

Am I qualified for plantar fasciotomy? Are there any non-surgical treatment options instead of a cheilectomy? How do I identify problems that need a podiatrist's attention?

Can I repeat the ESWL procedure? How long is the hospital stay for the orchiectomy procedure? How long is the recovery after epididymectomy? How to prepare for a nephrectomy procedure? How will I feel following spermatocelectomy? Is adult circumcision usually safe? Is ESWL usually successful? What complications can be associated with TULIP? What factors increase the risks of complications regarding suprapubic cystostomy? What is the success rate for urethropexy? What should I tell my doctor before the epididymectomy surgery? What signs require medical attention after the spermatocelectomy surgery? What tests are required prior to the suprapubic cystostomy surgery? What tests will be necessary prior to the ESWL? What warning signs should I look out for after an ESWL procedure? When should I call a doctor for help after hydrocelectomy?

Is my lifestyle affecting my urological health? What is urinary incontinence?

Are diet changes necessary after suprapubic cystostomy? Do I need follow-up care after ureteroplasty? How to protect the orchiectomy surgery incision? How will my diet change after the nephroureterectomy surgery? What activities are recommended after the nephroureterectomy surgery? What activities should be avoided after nephroureterectomy? What diet is recommended following hydrocelectomy? What does postoperative care imply following a bladder augmentation procedure? What physical activity is recommended following urethropexy? What should I know about the postoperative care for a cystectomy? When should I have a follow-up visit after the nephroureterectomy procedure?

Can I have a normal diet after the colectomy procedure? How is colon resection beneficial? Should I worry if I bleed after cecectomy? What signs should worry me after the sphincterotomy surgery? When is cecectomy contraindicated? Will my bowel function change after the laparoscopic sigmoidectomy surgery?

Am I allowed to get up and walk after the lobectomy procedure? How can I speed up the lobectomy recovery process? How should I change my lifestyle after the vascular surgery procedure? How will my medication intake change after vascular surgery? What tests are required before the lobectomy procedure? When can I return to my daily activities after a thoracic surgery? When do I have my first postoperative follow-up after a thoracic surgery? When is it recommended to call the doctor after a lobectomy procedure? When should I call a doctor once I’ve been discharged after a thoracic surgery?