Before your orthopaedic surgery, provide your doctor with an up-to-date list of all your medications—along with their dosages. Be sure to tell your medical team about all the medicines and supplements you are taking.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
It is important to be in the best health condition possible before your surgery. Work with your primary care physician and your surgeon to make sure any chronic conditions — such as diabetes or high blood pressure — are under control.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
This article is one in a series of patient safety topics that provide simple, easy-to-follow checklists for patients to follow as they prepare for orthopaedic surgery.| orthoinfo.aaos.org