Pre-operative Assessment (Primary Care)

Body Area: Arms / Hands
Body Parts: Upper Arm
Symptoms: Numbness or Tingling
Description:
A pre-operative assessment may be conducted upon entry at the hospital the day of surgery to ensure you are healthy before your operation. Some hospitals and surgeons will conduct a pre-operative assessment a day or two prior to surgery if more detailed information is needed or labs are required for your surgery. Please list what surgery you are going in for when requesting a pre-operative assessment from a physician.