Drafted · awaiting review
Preparing for Your Spine Surgery (Ages 50–65)
What to do in the six weeks before spine surgery — nicotine cessation, medical optimization, medication review, and the day-before/day-of routine.
Pre-OpUniversal
Patient Education
Branded handouts you can save
Physician-reviewed handouts on surgical preparation, recovery, medications, and caregiving. Each document is dated and reviewed annually.
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These handouts are drafted and awaiting physician review and brand approval before publication. Call our office to request the content in writing in the meantime.
Coming soon
Preparing for Spine Surgery (Active Adults Under 50)
Age-specific pre-op preparation for younger patients with higher activity baselines.
Pre-OpUniversal
Coming soon
Preparing for Spine Surgery (Ages 65+)
Age-specific pre-op preparation emphasizing fall prevention, medication review, and recovery support.
Pre-OpUniversal
Drafted · awaiting review
Day of Surgery
What to do the morning of surgery — Hibiclens shower, what to bring, what to expect at check-in.
Pre-OpUniversal
Drafted · awaiting review
Anticoagulant & Antiplatelet Medications
When to stop and restart blood-thinners before surgery — aspirin, Plavix, Eliquis, Xarelto, Pradaxa, Coumadin.
Quick RefUniversal
Drafted · awaiting review
GLP-1 Medications and Surgery
Pre-operative timing for Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Trulicity, and other GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Quick RefUniversal
Coming soon
Post-Op Medication Reconciliation
How to safely restart your home medications after surgery, and what to do if anything was held.
Post-OpUniversal
Coming soon
Spine Surgery Recovery (Active Adults Under 50)
Recovery guide for younger patients — return-to-activity timeline, exercise progression, when to call.
Post-OpLumbar Spine
Drafted · awaiting review
Spine Surgery Recovery (Ages 50–65)
Recovery guide for patients in their 50s and early 60s — pacing, PT progression, sleep and pain management.
Post-OpLumbar Spine
Coming soon
Spine Surgery Recovery (Ages 65+)
Recovery guide for older adults — fall prevention, home setup, when caregivers should be alarmed.
Post-OpLumbar Spine
Drafted · awaiting review
Caregiver Preparation Guide
For family members and friends caring for a patient after spine or brain surgery — practical setup, warning signs, when to call.
CaregiverUniversal
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