Being well-prepared before your surgery is one of the most important things you can do. This guide explains exactly what to do in the days and weeks before your operation.
Lecturer & Consultant of Orthopedic Surgery (Faculty of Medicine) | Specialist in Knee & Shoulder Surgery
The days before your orthopedic surgery in Egypt are as important as the surgery itself. Patients who arrive well-prepared have faster recoveries, fewer complications, and better overall outcomes. This guide follows the same pre-operative protocol Dr. Mohamed Labib provides to every patient at JointCure Clinic.
All patients undergoing surgery at JointCure require the following investigations, completed no more than 3 weeks before the procedure:
Never stop heart or blood pressure medications without specific instruction from your anaesthetist. Stopping beta-blockers suddenly can cause a dangerous rebound effect. Always confirm your exact medication plan.
Smoking is the single most preventable risk factor for surgical complications. Smokers have a 3× higher wound infection rate, significantly impaired bone healing, and greater anaesthetic risk. Even stopping for just 4 weeks before surgery substantially reduces these risks.
Your body uses protein to heal. Increase your protein intake in the 2 weeks before surgery — target 1.5g protein per kg body weight per day from lean chicken, fish, eggs, legumes, and dairy. A protein supplement shake can help if you struggle to reach this through food alone.
Stronger muscles before surgery mean a faster recovery after. A simple prehabilitation programme for knee surgery includes:
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You must fast (no food or drink, including water) for a minimum of 6 hours before a general anaesthetic. Clear fluids may be allowed up to 2 hours before in some cases. You will receive specific instructions when your date is confirmed.
Do not shave the surgical site yourself — this increases infection risk significantly. If hair removal is needed, it is done by trained nursing staff on the morning of surgery using clippers.
Most medications are continued. However, blood thinners (Warfarin, Aspirin, Plavix), diabetes medications, and some supplements (fish oil, vitamin E) require specific instructions from your anaesthetist the day before surgery.
Inform us immediately. A runny nose alone may be acceptable for daycase surgery, but a chest infection with fever is a reason to postpone. We will reschedule at no penalty.
Yes. You must arrange for a responsible adult to collect you and stay with you for the first 24 hours after surgery under general or spinal anaesthesia.
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