ACL Reconstruction Guidebook (2.2MB) - Dartmouth-Hitchcock
ACL Reconstruction Guidebook (2.2MB) - Dartmouth-Hitchcock
ACL Reconstruction Guidebook (2.2MB) - Dartmouth-Hitchcock
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PATIENT<br />
tip<br />
Prepare Your Body<br />
This tip list can help your body get a healthy<br />
start before you head into the operating room:<br />
■ eat healthy foods like fruits, vegetables,<br />
lean meats, and whole grains<br />
■ get plenty of rest<br />
■ reduce or quit smoking<br />
■ reduce or stop drinking alcohol<br />
Your surgeon may ask you to start doing physical<br />
therapy exercises prior to surgery.<br />
You will need crutches to get around after your<br />
surgery. If there is any reason you feel you cannot<br />
use crutches, please let us know.<br />
Be dedicated to your assigned physical therapy<br />
before surgery, even if your knee starts to feel<br />
better after doing the exercises.<br />
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IMPORTANT NOTE: If you happen to become<br />
ill within the weeks or days before your surgery,<br />
even if it is a simple cold, please contact us right<br />
away. We may need to reschedule your surgery<br />
until you are healthy again.<br />
Our Billing Policy<br />
If you have questions about billing, insurance,<br />
financial assistance or charges for healthcare<br />
services, please contact Patient Financial Services<br />
at (800) 368-4783 or (603) 653-1047.<br />
The staff in Patient Financial Services is also<br />
happy to help those patients who do not have<br />
insurance coverage.<br />
Additional Support After<br />
Your Surgery<br />
If you have concerns about your living<br />
situation after surgery, please call<br />
our team - (603) 650-7788.<br />
Your Pre-Surgery Appointment<br />
If your surgeon feels it is necessary, you may<br />
have an appointment in Pre-Admission Testing<br />
before your surgery. This department helps<br />
patients to complete the necessary medical<br />
testing and paperwork for hospital registration.<br />
During the appointment, you will answer an<br />
anesthesia health quiz. This takes approximately<br />
20 to 30 minutes to complete using an electronic<br />
tablet. Your answers will provide your anesthesiologist<br />
with your specific health information that<br />
he or she will use to recommend the anesthesia<br />
for your surgery.<br />
After completing your quiz, a nurse will meet<br />
with you to discuss any special needs you have.<br />
Depending on your medical history, you may<br />
have blood work drawn, a heart tracing (EKG),<br />
and/or a chest x-ray. Your surgeon will decide<br />
which tests are necessary.<br />
Meet with your physical therapist before the<br />
surgery so you can start to build a relationship.<br />
PATIENT<br />
tip
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