These interactive learning tools contain important information you will need to know before your hip, knee, or shoulder replacement, spine surgery, or foot and ankle surgery.
Please take the time to review these educational materials before your procedure. Your level of preparation before surgery can greatly improve your recovery.
Your MedStar Health Orthopedic Team
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Introduction
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Your Orthopedic Team
For shoulder replacement surgery at a MedStar Health hospital
These online pre-operative materials are designed for patients preparing to have shoulder surgery at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital or MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.
The patient guidebooks will help you towards a successful recovery. They include important information on how to best prepare for your surgery, so you can return to your normal activities as quickly and safely as possible.
Please remember that this is just a guide, and your healthcare team may modify some of the instructions presented here. Always follow their recommendations first and ask question if you are unsure of any information.
Video: Before your shoulder replacement surgery at a hospital
For shoulder replacement surgery at a MedStar Health surgery center
These online pre-operative materials are designed for patients preparing to have shoulder surgery at either MedStar Health at Annapolis or MedStar Health at Timonium’s outpatient surgery centers. Please note that while only Timonium is mentioned in the video, the medical information applies to Annapolis as well.
This patient guidebook will help you towards a successful recovery. It includes important information on how to best prepare for your surgery, so you can return to your normal activities as quickly and safely as possible.
Please remember that this is just a guide, and your healthcare team may modify some of the instructions presented here. Always follow their recommendations first and ask question if you are unsure of any information.