What Should I Consider Before Surgery? 

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Now that your surgery date has been scheduled, please follow these important preoperative instructions: 

1. Preoperative Evaluation 

Please make an appointment with your family doctor or internal medicine specialist for a preoperative examination, which includes the following points: 

– Preoperative examination by internist or family doctor 

– ECG examination 

– Laboratory examination 

– BCRP, leukocytes, hemoglobin and coagulation values 

These findings must be brought to the operation and also sent to Dr. Florian Grubhofer in advance. 

2. Hospital Stay 

Depending on the type of procedure, you will either be admitted to the surgical sanatorium on the day of the operation or the day before. If you arrive on the day of the operation, you will be contacted by telephone the day before the operation by the surgical sanatorium to inform you when your operation will take place and what time you should arrive. For major operations such as a shoulder replacement, you will be admitted the day before the operation at 12.00 noon. If there are any uncertainties on the day before the operation, please contact PD Dr. Florian Grubhofer. 

3. Pain Medication and Physical Therapy 

Obtain your prescribed pain medication (typically Paracetamol and Novalgin, up to 4 g per 24 hours) before surgery so you have it readily available postoperatively. 

• Inform your physical therapist about your surgery date in advance so that therapy can begin in the first, second, or third week after surgery. 

4. Travel Arrangements 

Make sure you have arranged transportation for your arrival and especially for your discharge on the first day after surgery. If this is not possible, please contact us. We can help arrange transport for you, though the cost will be your responsibility. 

5. Clothing After Surgery 

Since your operated arm will be immobilized in a sling or brace, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing that is easy to put on and take off. Practical options include: 

Zip-up jackets or sweaters 

Loose-fitting clothing or wide sleeves for easier dressing 

6. Wound Care 

The surgical dressing should remain in place until your first wound check (10–14 days postoperatively) with  your primary care physician or with PD Dr. Florian Grubhofer or your primary care physician. No dressing change is necessary unless instructed otherwise. It is advisable to make an appointment with your family doctor or PD Dr. Florian within the first 10 to 14 days before the operation. 

• If the dressing becomes loose, wet, or if fluid leaks from the wound, please contact Dr. Florian Grubhofer immediately. 

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. 

Best regards, 

Your Team at PD Dr. Florian Grubhofer’s Office