Before your procedure
Preparing for Surgery
Read the preparation guide and discuss which instructions apply to your planned procedure. Keep any individual instructions from your treating team with your appointment information.
Anaesthesia
An introduction to anaesthesia as part of surgery. Use this guide to prepare questions for your anaesthetist about your procedure.
Autologous Blood
Information about autologous blood for patients discussing this topic with their treating team. Ask whether it is relevant to your planned care.
Your treatment and recovery
Day Surgery
Read about day surgery and use the information to help plan your visit. Confirm your own admission and discharge arrangements with the hospital or practice.
X-Ray (Radiology)
Information about radiology in orthopaedic care. For your consultation, bring relevant imaging and check how any electronic scans can be accessed.
Caring for your Plaster
Find information about plaster care. Follow the instructions provided for your cast and ask your treating team about anything you do not understand.
Not sure where to start?
If this is your first appointment, use our first visit checklist. These resources offer general background; your specialist and care team can explain the information that applies to your treatment.