Outpatient Guide to Orthopaedic Surgery

Thank you for choosing New York Hospital Queens for your Orthopaedic Surgery.

We want to make your experience as convenient and comfortable as possible. When you arrive—and throughout your stay—it is the top priority of our highly skilled medical team to give you comfort, safety, satisfaction and peace of mind. We want to help you feel relief and return to your daily life as quickly as possible. The pages in this section were written to help you understand how to prepare for your surgery.

You can also download the information linked below as a brochure in English by clicking here: Outpatient Guide to Orthopaedic Surgery PDF

• Who is taking care of me? 
• What is the pre-admission Center (PAC )? 
• Medical Clearance (Also known as medical evaluation) 
• Anesthesia During Surgery
• Preparation in Advance of your Surgery 
• Information for Day of Surgery 
• Planning Ahead for your Postoperative Needs
• Postoperative Instruction Packet
• Important Contact Information