Surgery Centers

Patient Navigators at OrthoSouth® are Registered Nurses who are assigned to our same-day joint replacement patients. These team members assist patients from pre-operative evaluation to post-surgery follow-up. If you and your doctor determine you are a candidate for outpatient total joint replacement in one of our surgery centers, a Nurse Navigator will call you to schedule participation in a total joint class that will discuss everything you can expect with your upcoming surgery. In addition, following your surgery the nurse navigator will remain a resource for you. She will contact you periodically to provide guidance and to help ensure you are recovering successfully at home.

At OrthoSouth® we pay attention to the details - your experience and safety is our priority. As a result of this philosophy, our committment to the highest quality of service extends to your anesthesia providers. We understand how important anesthesia is to great outcomes and successful surgery. We use the use the latest evidence based medicine, regional techniques and multimodal anesthesia to provide you with the most comfortable and personalized experience. In order to keep you as safe as possible, the anesthesia team optimizes to your your health conditions prior to surgery through a rigorous pre-admit testing process. As more surgeries move to the outpatient setting this has become increasingly important for your safety.

Our surgery centers offer patients the convenience and privacy of a secure, online registration process. This information will help us provide you with the best possible medical care. You will be asked about your health history, medications and previous surgeries. It's important to complete your online registration as soon as possible so that your medical team will have time to review the information prior to your visit. We will call you if we have any questions or concerns.

Once your surgery date is determined, a preoperative nurse will call you prior to your surgery date with your arrival time.