How should I prepare for surgery?
  • The night prior please shower with Hibiclenz® soap (or chlorhexidine gluconate
    generic solution) which may be obtained at any pharmacy. This reduces the
    bacterial load you naturally have on your skin and therefore decreases your
    operative infectious risk.
  • Have the refrigerator stocked with easy to prepare meals and plenty of fluids.
  • Wear loose comfortable apparel.
  • Leave all jewelry at home.
  • Bring contact solution and a case if you need to wear contacts.
  • Make your home safe for your return by removing objects that you might trip on
    (throw rugs, mats etc) especially if you are having lower extremity work done.
  • Allow for plenty of time to arrive at the hospital/surgery center on time.
  • If you have the sudden onset of illness (cold, flu etc.) please notify your physician,
    as it is unwise to proceed with an elective case in the face of impending illness.
  • If you are or may be staying overnight: bring reading material, music, and
    comfortable departure apparel (loose fitting as bandages may add bulk to the site
    operated upon).
Juan C. Frisancho, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Joint Replacement