Surgery Preparation Portal

We understand that preparing for surgery can be overwhelming. This portal is designed to guide you through each step, ensuring you're informed and ready for your procedure. Please review the following sections carefully and watch the accompanying videos for detailed information.

Part 1: Preparing for Surgery

Preparing for surgery is an important step in ensuring a smooth experience and recovery. In this section, you’ll find everything you need to know about getting ready for your procedure, from pre-surgical instructions to what to expect on the day of your surgery. Dr. Rajaee and his team have outlined clear guidelines to help you feel confident and prepared every step of the way. Watch the video above to learn about medication guidelines, fasting requirements, hospital arrival details, and more.

Part 2:
Surgery and Recovery

Your recovery starts the moment surgery is complete. This section is designed to guide you through the critical first days and weeks after your procedure, ensuring a safe and smooth healing process. Learn about post-operative care, pain management, mobility tips, and when to follow up with Dr. Rajaee. The video above will help you understand what to expect in recovery and how to take the best possible care of yourself for a full and successful healing journey.

Items for Knee Surgery:

Romtech Range of Motion Bike

ROMTECH will contact you 1–2 weeks before surgery to arrange delivery. If you haven’t heard from them, call 888-457-6430 or contact Dr. Rajaee’s office.

Flexible Ice packs

Have at least two large, flexible ice packs to help reduce swelling and pain. Rotate them for consistent cold therapy.

Ice Machine

Optional but helpful for continuous cold therapy. To rent one out of pocket, please contact here.

Walker

This will typically be provided to you at the hospital, unless your surgery is at a surgery center.

Items for Hip Surgery:

Hip Replacement Kit

This kit includes essentials like a grabber and sock aid to make post-surgery movement easier.

Flexible Ice packs

Use flexible ice packs to manage swelling and discomfort. Keep extras on hand for rotation.

Ice Machine

Optional, but helpful for continuous cold therapy. To rent one, please contact here.

Walker

This will typically be provided to you at the hospital, unless your surgery is at a surgery center.

Your Surgery Roadmap:
Step-by-Step Guide

#1: Know Your Surgery

Have at least two large, flexible ice packs to help reduce swelling and pain. Rotate them for consistent cold therapy.

Step 2: Plan Ahead

Schedule your surgery and pre-op visit (3–4 weeks before) with your primary doctor. Get specialist clearances if needed and arrange for a recovery buddy to assist you for the first 3 days.

Step 3: Pre-Surgery Visit
(1–2 Weeks Before)

Meet the physician assistant to review expectations, medications, and your recovery plan.

Step 4: Arrival Time Call

You’ll receive a call the day before surgery confirming when to arrive.

Step 5: Surgery Day

Check in, meet your nurse and anesthesiologist, and speak with Dr. Rajaee before heading to the operating room.

Step 6: Post-Surgery Recovery

Wake up in recovery where nurses will manage your pain and monitor your safety.

Step 7: Get Moving Early

Begin walking with a walker within hours. Most patients go home the same day and need the walker for about a week.

Step 8: At-Home Care
(Week 1)

Rest, ice, and elevate daily. Take pain meds as directed. Hip patients: use your grabber and avoid extreme movements.

Step 9: Start Physical Therapy
(Week 1)

Begin home health or outpatient PT. For knee replacements, stay consistent and ice after sessions.

Step 10: Follow-Up
(2–3 Weeks Post-Op)

Visit the physician assistant to check your wound and overall progress.

Step 11: Follow-Up with Dr. Rajaee
(6 Weeks Post-Op)

Review X-rays, assess your recovery, and ask any questions you may have.

Step 12: Full Recovery
(Around 3 Months)

Return to most normal activities, but avoid high-impact exercises during this time.

Cedars-Sinai Joint Replacement Educational Videos

More resources for you from the Cedars-Sinai team.
Explore the playlist here to watch all 13 videos for more information on surgery.

Surgery Preparation Portal

Part 1: Preparing for Surgery

Part 2:
Surgery and Recovery

Items for Knee Surgery:

Romtech Range of Motion Bike

Flexible Ice packs

Ice Machine

Walker

Items for Hip Surgery:

Hip Replacement Kit

Flexible Ice packs

Ice Machine

Walker

Your Surgery Roadmap:
Step-by-Step Guide

#1: Know Your Surgery

Step 2: Plan Ahead

Step 3: Pre-Surgery Visit
(1–2 Weeks Before)

Step 4: Arrival Time Call

Step 5: Surgery Day

Step 6: Post-Surgery Recovery

Step 7: Get Moving Early

Step 8: At-Home Care
(Week 1)

Step 9: Start Physical Therapy
(Week 1)

Step 10: Follow-Up
(2–3 Weeks Post-Op)

Step 11: Follow-Up with Dr. Rajaee
(6 Weeks Post-Op)

Step 12: Full Recovery
(Around 3 Months)

Cedars-Sinai Joint Replacement Educational Videos

Take The First Step

Patient Resources

Quick Links

Surgery Preparation Portal

Part 1: Preparing for Surgery

Part 2:Surgery and Recovery

Items for Knee Surgery:

Romtech Range of Motion Bike

Flexible Ice packs

Ice Machine

Walker

Items for Hip Surgery:

Hip Replacement Kit

Flexible Ice packs

Ice Machine

Walker

Your Surgery Roadmap:Step-by-Step Guide

#1: Know Your Surgery

Step 2: Plan Ahead

Step 3: Pre-Surgery Visit (1–2 Weeks Before)

Step 4: Arrival Time Call

Step 5: Surgery Day

Step 6: Post-Surgery Recovery

Step 7: Get Moving Early

Step 8: At-Home Care(Week 1)

Step 9: Start Physical Therapy(Week 1)

Step 10: Follow-Up(2–3 Weeks Post-Op)

Step 11: Follow-Up with Dr. Rajaee(6 Weeks Post-Op)

Step 12: Full Recovery(Around 3 Months)

Cedars-Sinai Joint Replacement Educational Videos

Take The First Step

Patient Resources

Quick Links

Part 2:
Surgery and Recovery

Your Surgery Roadmap:
Step-by-Step Guide

Step 3: Pre-Surgery Visit
(1–2 Weeks Before)

Step 8: At-Home Care
(Week 1)

Step 9: Start Physical Therapy
(Week 1)

Step 10: Follow-Up
(2–3 Weeks Post-Op)

Step 11: Follow-Up with Dr. Rajaee
(6 Weeks Post-Op)

Step 12: Full Recovery
(Around 3 Months)