Preparing for Your Surgery

Preparing well for your surgery ensures the safest possible procedure and the fastest recovery. Please read carefully and contact us if you have any questions.

2 Weeks Before Surgery

• Medication Review — Inform Dr Jadhav of ALL medications, including over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements and vitamins. Blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel) and NSAIDs may need to be stopped.
• Diabetes Management — Ensure blood sugar is well controlled. High blood sugar increases the risk of infection and poor wound healing. Consult your physician to optimise control before surgery.
• Dental Check — Avoid dental treatment (including cleaning) within 3 weeks before or after joint replacement surgery. Bacteria from dental procedures can travel to the new joint and cause serious infection.
• Pre-Operative Tests — Complete all blood tests, ECG, chest X-ray and anaesthesia fitness evaluations as advised. These are essential to confirm fitness for surgery.
• Skin Care — Keep the skin around the operated area healthy. Report any cuts, sores, rashes or infections immediately — surgery may need to be postponed.

24 Hours Before Surgery

• Do not eat or drink anything for at least 6–8 hours before surgery (nil by mouth from midnight for morning operations)
• Bathe or shower and wash the surgical area with antiseptic soap if provided
• Remove nail polish, jewellery, body piercings, hearing aids and contact lenses
• Take only the medications Dr Jadhav has specifically told you to take, with a small sip of water

On the Day of Surgery

• Arrive at the hospital 2 hours before the scheduled operation time
• Bring a responsible adult who can stay with you and take you home
• Bring all hospital documents, ID proof and insurance cards
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing — especially loose trousers that can fit over a bandaged limb
• Bring all previous X-rays, MRI scans and medical reports