OK, so I’ve decided to go for surgery, what’s next?

Step 1

Decide when you want to have surgery and in which hospital, accordingly take a date from the clinic secretary (call 022 23856161 or 9820811536 or email drarunmullajiclinic@gmail.com). We will do the hospital booking.

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Step 2

7-10 days in advance, we would like you to undergo testing, including blood tests, ECG, etc from a reputed centre nearby. Following is the list of tests needed and they should be recent tests (not more than a month old):

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Xrays

• Both knees AP standing

• Both knees lateral in 90 deg flexion

• Skyline view both patellae in 30 deg flexion

• Chest PA

• LS spine AP and lateral

• Standing scanogram AP both legs (hip to ankle)

 

Blood tests

• CBC

• ESR, C-reactive protein

• Blood sugar (fasting/post-lunch), HbA1C

• Liver function tests

• BUN, Creatinine

• S Electrolytes

• Vit D3, B 12

• T3,T4,TSH

• Lipid profile

• RA factor, Anti-CCP

 

• Urine routine

• Urine culture

 

• ECG

• 2-D Echocardiogram

 

Other specific tests/scans/removing fluid from the joint for testing, etc., may be advised based on individual situation

 

Step 3

All reports (old and new) along with first consultation paper need to be seen 7-10 days before date of surgery at one of our clinics. They may be brought personally, copies may be sent by courier, or emailed to drarunmullajiclinic@gmail.com along with first consultation paper as a single email.

 

Step 4

Once reports have been seen, we will inform you within 24-48 hours if they are ok or you need further tests or referral to a specialist.

 

Step 5

Once everything is clear to go ahead with surgery, we will give/email you the admission letter with which you can pay the hospital deposit and inform your insurance company to complete any formalities.