Before Your Hip Arthroscopy Surgery

Important Information from Dr. George Grammatopoulos: 

  1. Patients undergoing a hip arthroscopy typically go home the same day. You will not be discharged if your health is at risk.
  2. It is strongly advised for you to arrange for someone capable to be with you for the first few days or weeks, as you may need help with aspects of daily living.

If you require additional resources or assistance, please visit Dr. Grammatopoulos’ Official Online → Patient Resource Centre

Disclaimer: This list is produced for information purposes only. Effort is made to ensure accuracy, but as this information changes frequently, The Ottawa Hospital and its staff do not offer any guarantees regarding accuracy or completeness, nor do they endorse any specific service or facility.

Pre-Operative Protocols

Preop Assessment Unit

Attend an appointment with the Preoperative Assessment Unit
  • You will have an appointment with a nurse to review your basic health status and medications.
  • You may also be advised to see an anesthesiologist if needed.
  • Please feel free to ask questions about what type of anesthesia will be used for your surgery.

Time of Surgery

  • While the date of surgery is scheduled in advance, the time of your surgery is confirmed the day before.
  • You will receive a phone call the evening before your surgery from → The Ottawa Hospital admissions office to inform you of the time to arrive for your surgery the next day.

Medications

Pick up Your Medications
  • You will receive a prescription with medications to help with pain.
  • Please be sure to pick up you medication from your preferred pharmacy.

Equipment Needed

Rent/purchase and bring any devices with you to surgery (Optional)
  • Cold and compression therapy devices, such as Game Ready or alternatives, are recommended and commonly used by patients.
  • A prescription is provided by my office for optional use.
  • If you decide to use such device, please bring it the day of your surgery and it will be put on and started immediately after surgery by our team.

Notes & Forms

  • All medical notes, insurance forms, and work notes are completed after your surgery has taken place.
  • Please call the office after your surgery if this is required.
  • You may mail or fax your forms before your date of surgery, with your part signed, including date of birth and date of surgery if you wish.

Discharge Planning

We strongly advise you begin speaking with your family and friends to assist you with your discharge plan.

If you require additional resources or assistance, please visit Dr. Grammatopoulos’ Official Online → Patient Resource Centre

Home Maintenance

You will not be able to complete heavy housework / yard work for about 6 - 12 weeks while you recover. Do you have someone to help you?

Meal Preparation

Preparing meals may be difficult while you are using a mobility device (e.g. walker or crutches). Is there someone who can provide meals for you? Can you prepare meals ahead of time and freeze them?

Transportation

You will not be allowed to drive for approx. 1-3 weeks. Do you have someone to provide transportation for you?
  • Ottawa has Para Transport services.
  • A Para Transport application can be provided to you upon request.

Equipment

  • You will require a mobility device (e.g. walker or crutches) on the day of your discharge from hospital.
  • You are responsible for the financial cost of rental and/or purchase of these items.