- If you are 45 years or older, or have active health problems, we need a clearance letter from your primary doctor. If you are healthy and under 45, this can be skipped
- To be completed within 30 days of surgery
- If you have a pre-existing cardiac condition, we need cardiac clearance from your doctor. If you don't, this can be skipped
- Laboratory work
- CBC, BMP, PT/PTT to be completed within 30 days of surgery
- Sign pre-op forms electronically
- You will be emailed these forms.
- All patients, except those with MISHA, radial, and/or root meniscus repairs, need to arrange for a brace
- You will be emailed information about Restore N Motion and a representative will reach out to you.
- Pre-operative call with Dr. Saliman's PA (Morgan)
- You will be contacted 7-10 days prior to your surgery via telephone. If you are unavailable at the time of the call, you will be emailed the pre-operative instructions. You can respond to this email or email pa@justinsalimanmd.com with any questions during the pre/post-operative course.
- Pick up post operative medications
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These will be sent to the pharmacy of your choice to pick up prior to your surgery. We can alternatively send them to a pharmacy close to the surgery center if you'd prefer to pick them up the day of surgery.
Traveling patients: please bring the medications to the surgery center.
- STOP using NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) 2 weeks prior to surgery
- Schedule a post-operative appointment with Dr. Saliman 1 week after surgery
- Book consultation here or call the office at 310.703.5819
- Optional - Post-operative ice machine
- If necessary, book hotel and/or travel arrangements
- Information about airports and local hotels here