Pre-Op Resources and Handouts

Thank you for choosing Hoag Orthopedic Institute for your surgical needs. Our world class, fellowship trained orthopedic and spine surgeons and specialty trained staff are skilled at supporting you on your path to Get Back to You, including preparing you for surgery.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our in-person classes are being transitioned to online support classes to best prepare you for surgery.

Choose Your Specific Surgery Below

The following resources are developed to help prepare you for your upcoming surgery at Hoag Orthopedic Institute. Please select your specific surgery from the links below and be sure to review the link titled, "Important Resources for ALL Patients."

Pre-Op Hip & Knee Class
Spine Surgery Pre-Op Class
Total Shoulder Replacement Class
Ambulatory Surgery Center Resources
Important Resources for ALL Pre-op Patients

Pre-Op Hip & Knee Class Resources & Handouts

Pre-Op Hip & Knee Class

This pre-op education class is for patients scheduled for or who are having hip or knee replacement surgery. Classes are for patients and their caregivers.

Pre-Op Hip & Knee Handouts

Additional Resources for Pre-Op Hip & Knee Class

Pre-Op Hip and Knee Education Video

Functional Mobility Video

View Zoom Class Details

View Online Class Details

Spine Surgery Pre-Op Class Resources & Handouts

Spine Surgery Pre-Op Class

The purpose of the Pre-Op Spine Class is to prepare the patient for hospitalization. The video and handouts include preparations for home, personal daily goals during your hospital stay, the role for physical therapy intervention and answer any questions or concerns.

Spine Surgery Orientation Class Handouts

Additional Resources for Pre-Op Spine Class

Pre-Op Exercises for Spine Surgery

Cervical Spine Post-Op Reference

Getting Around After Spine Surgery Video

Total Shoulder Replacement & Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Class Resources & Handouts

Total Shoulder Replacement & Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Class

This is a pre-op education class for patients scheduled for or who are planning to have total shoulder replacement surgery, reverse total shoulder replacement surgery, or rotator cuff repair surgery at Hoag Orthopedic Institute. Classes are for patients and caregivers.