Perioperative Instructions
This page provides links to perioperative instructions, designed to educate patients about what to expect during all phases of surgery, including before surgery, during surgery and after surgery. Please note that these instructions are intended to provide general information only. For guidance on your particular needs, please discuss with Dr. Sculco directly. For information on Pose Avoidance following joint replacement, please visit this page.
Hip Replacement Information
- Your Total Hip Replacement at HSS: What to Expect
- Your Pathway to Recovery: A Patient’s Guide to Total Hip Replacement (THR)
Knee Replacement Information
Meet Dr. Sculco
What We Treat
Hip Arthritis
A common cause of hip pain, hip arthritis is defined as inflammation of the hip joint due to cartilage deterioration.
Knee Arthritis
Knee arthritis is defined as painful inflammation of the knee joint resulting from cartilage deterioration.
Revision Joint Replacement
When artificial joints fail or wear over time, a revision joint replacement surgery may be necessary.
