Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Before you have a traumatic operation, please ask your doctor the right questions

Please print this page and ask your doctor these questions!

  1. Is surgery recommended?

  2. If surgery is recommended, what kind?

  3. How big is the opening? Are stitches ever used?

  4. Is general anesthetic used or can the surgery be done with local/IV?

  5. Is bone/joint removed during the opening process of the operation?

  6. Is Surgery outpatient?

  7. How long is rehab?

  8. Expected return to work date.