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Perioperative Products
Perioperative Wellness Program
Dr. Elizabeth Dulaney-Cripe is an orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in integrative medicine. She has created two programs (SOFE and SOFE Lite) which are comprehensive automated educational programs that utilize integrative techniques to prepare you for surgery and recovery. Highly recommended to help patients physically and psychologically prepare for optimized surgical outcomes. If you’re looking to truly THRIVE through this process, you cannot do better than this.
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$1999 Lifetime access (SOFE), or $47/month for concise version
EdemaWear Stockings
Patients are instructed to wear compression hose for two weeks following hip and knee replacement. Although our facilities provide standard knee-high TED hose stockings, these are much more comfortable, can be cut longer to extend to the thigh if desired, and are easier to put on and to remove.
$17-35
Nutritional Supplements for Surgery
THORNE is a leading wellness company that provides supplements and health tests to more than 100 professional and national sports teams. Via the link above, I have put together a list of many useful products that I believe to be helpful in the perioperative process, from optimizing muscle recovery to minimizing side effects and restoring sleep patterns. Additional supplements are also available for ongoing wellness and health maintenance.
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$Price Varies
MPFF Vein Supplement
For patients with peripheral vascular disease and/or lymphedema, evidence suggests that daily Micronized Purified Flavonoid Fraction (MPFF) supplementation (1000mg twice daily) can help reduce postoperative swelling. Start up to 2 months prior to surgery, and continue up to 2 months following surgery.
$50
Normatec Compression Boots
Recommended for ALL patients undergoing elective joint replacement surgery. Preoperative CLEAR carbohydrate supplementation is proven to reduce nausea/vomiting, dizziness and hunger on the day of your surgery. Some studies even suggest less pain. As directed, drink 2 bottles the night before your surgery, and then 1 bottle at least 3 hours in the morning, prior to your surgery. Remember, only this and CLEAR liquids after midnight! Do NOT drink regular ENSURE - it MUST be Pre-Surgery Clear or your surgery will be cancelled!
$13
Preoperative Carbohydrate for Surgery
Expensive but excellent compression therapy device. Utilized by athletes for muscle recovery, reduces inflammation, provides lymphatic drainage. Excellent to have even after surgical recovery, for general wellness and pain relief.
$799-$999
“Less Swelling, Less Pain” Books
Dr. Andrew Wickline is a leading figure in total hip and total knee replacement, who is known for his comprehensive approach towards reducing pain and swelling following joint replacement surgery. He has recently published his findings in a patient-geared step-by-step manual for hip and knee patients. Recommended reading for anyone facing a joint replacement.
$40
General Wellness Products
12-week Lifestyle Program
Dr. Elizabeth Dulaney-Cripe is an orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in integrative medicine. This 12-week Living For You wellness program uses an integrative approach looking at sleep, nutrition, movement and mindset to improve your overall health and wellness.
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$299
WHOOP Band Lifestyle Tracker
WHOOP is a subscription-based lifestyle tracker which utilizes a wrist band (or other options) and an app to monitor your daily stress and strain. It provides feedback on your habits to help optimize effective sleep and recovery habits. I have personally used one of these devices for several years and have made meaningful changes in my life to feel better and more energetic.
One month free with this link
~$20/month
Anti-inflammatory Diet Recipes
Dr. Dulaney-Cripe offers a free Recipe Collection that sends updated healthy recipes to you inbox. Excellent for those interested in improving their wellness and reducing inflammation in their sore muscles and joints.
Free
Withings Body Composition Scales
Withings offers a collection of smart scales that do more than measure your weight. These app-based devices can monitor body composition, physical fitness, vascular age, and other parameters to help motivate a healthy lifestyle and measure your progress. I use one of these personally!
$99-$399
PSO-RITE Acupressure Device
For patients with psoas (also known as iliopsoas) tendonitis, this simple device is an effective way to deliver acupressure at home on a regular basis. Link is to the company’es website, but it is available on Amazon as well.
$59
Hypervolt Go 2 Percussion Device
Handheld percussion device aids in muscle recovery after workouts. Helpful for chronic musculoskeletal pain associated with IT band tendonitis, bursitis, and low back pain. I own one of these too, and use it whenever my back goes out or after long car rides to distant soccer fields!
$129
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Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no cost to you, if you decide to make a purchase through one of my recommended partners. I only recommend products and services that I trust and that I believe will be beneficial to my patients. In many cases, I use these products myself. Should you have any more detailed questions about my recommendations, please do not hesitate to send them to me via the link below, or feel free to bring them up at your next appointment.
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Dr. Ramsey
While surgeons may not have always been known for being interested in their patients’ lives, I’ve always found myself drawn to what makes my patients “tick.” That interest in the whole person has driven me to always search for the best, fastest, most comfortable and most effective ways to help my patients recover - from acute or chronic pain, or from joint replacement surgery. This passion initially drove me to pioneer same-day joint replacement in the surgery center years ago. Now, that same passion pushes me to truly optimize each of my patients before and after surgery, so that they do not just “get through” their surgery, but so they can thrive.
A patient-focused and patient-driven approach that uses integrative, comprehensive techniques and technologies has been shown to improve outcomes, and I will continue to research and suggest the best techniques and devices I know that can help my patients to return to their lives as quickly as possible.
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