A urinary infection can raise understandable concerns before SuperPATH hip replacement. However, a positive urine test does not automatically mean your operation must be canceled or postponed. The decision depends on your symptoms, urine culture, temperature, overall health, a...
Cannabis before surgery can affect anesthesia planning, even when your procedure uses the minimally invasive SuperPATH approach. Tell your surgeon and anesthesia team about every product you use, including marijuana, THC, CBD, edibles, vaping products, smoked cannabis, tinctur...
A cold before surgery can create uncertainty, especially when your SuperPATH hip replacement is only days away. You may wonder whether congestion, a cough, or a sore throat means the operation must be canceled. Call the surgical office and report any new illness instead of mak...