In this 3-part podcast series, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Dr. Jonathan Danoff, Dr. Matt Bullock and Chair Dr. Brett Levine are joined by experienced Perioperative Internal Medicine Physicians Dr. Peter Caccavallo and Dr. William Wallace to provide education regarding the importance of perioperative optimization, how various modifiable risk factors can be addressed, as well as how patients can prepare for their upcoming joint replacement operation. The discussion includes guidance on risk factors such as nasal colonization with bacteria, antibiotic allergy and medication selection, how to set up the home prior to surgery, and the importance of pre-operative rehabilitation. For more guidance and resources for patients, please visit our Patient Education site at hipknee.aahks.org.

In This Episode:

Jonathan R. Danoff, MD