Patient Education & Resources
Pre-Op Education
Newport Orthopedic Institute offers pre-op education classes & resources through Hoag Orthopedic Institute to help you and your care taker prepare for orthopedic surgery.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person classes have been transitioned to online classes that can be viewed at any time or scheduled Zoom Q&A classes. Please review the following resources & pre-op education classes based on your upcoming surgery.
Pre-Op Materials for All Surgical Patients
- Shower and Bathing Instructions with Dyna-Hex
- Antiseptic Alcohol Nasal Swab Instructions
- Build a Healthy Meal - 10 Tips
- Vary Your Protein Routine - 10 Tips
Pre-Op Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
- Zoom Pre-Op Hip & Knee Q&A Class – (Scheduled)
- Online Pre-Op Hip & Knee Orientation Class – (On Demand)
- Pre-Op Hip & Knee Class Handouts
Pre-Op Hip & Knee Class Video
Spine Surgery
- Zoom Pre-Op Spine Q&A Class – (Scheduled)
- Online Spine Surgery Orientation Class – (On Demand)
- Spine Surgery Class Handouts
Spine Surgery Pre-Op Video
Cervical Spine Post-Op Reference Video
Getting Around After Spine Surgery Video
Total Shoulder Replacement & Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery
- Online Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery & Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Pre-Op Class – (On Demand)
- Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery Pre-Op Handouts
Total Shoulder Replacement and Repair Pre-Op Class Video
Enhanced Recovery Program (ERP) – Physician Referral Required
- Online Enhanced Recovery Program (ERP) Class – (On Demand)
- Enhanced Recovery Program (ERP) Pre-Op Handouts
Enhanced Recovery Program (ERP) Pre-Op Education Video
Orthopedic Community Education Classes
Our orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine doctors and physiatrists also offer community education classes seasonally to help answer questions you may have on a range of orthopedic-related conditions, injuries and innovative treatment options available.
Patient Education Material
- Cast & Splint Care
- Medication Re-Fill Policy
- Non-Operative Solutions for Chronic Back Pain – Presentation by: Balaji Charlu, MD
- PRP Patient Information Brochure – An informational brochure for patients considering PRP injections.
- Opioid Awareness
- Return to Play Post Concussion
- Safe Disposal of Prescription Medications at Home
Additional Resources
- GetWell App
- Hoag Hospital
- Hoag Outpatient Imaging Locations
- Open System Imaging - Santa Ana
- Hoag Orthopedic Institute
- Hoag Medical Group
- Greater Newport Physicians
- Physical Therapists for HMO GNP Patients
- Physical Therapists for PPO Patients
- Rheumatology Referral Resources
- American Academy of Orthopeadic Surgeons