The Cartilage Restoration Center at Rush
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Post-Op Appointment
Post-op Pain Medications
Post-Op Instructions & Exercises
Post-op Instructions Knee Surgery
Knee Post-op Exercises
Post-op Instructions Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Post-op Exercises
Medical Equipment
Durable Medical Equipment Information
Acknowledgement of Patient Responsibility
Physical Therapy
Outpatient Physical Therapy
Return to Work Information
After Knee Surgery
After Shoulder Surgery
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When will I find out my surgical time?

Do NOT eat or drink anything after midnight prior to your surgical date.

The hospital will call you after 3:00 pm the day before your surgery to notify you of your surgical time.

If you do not receive a call you can call the hospital directly.

  • Rush Surgicenter: 312-563-2880
  • Rush Oak Park Hospital: 708-660-4800

If unable to reach anyone, please email Kyle or Natalie, Dr. Cole's Physician Assistants.

If you are traveling from out of town, please call the hospital (numbers above) and let them know how they can reach you in regards to your surgical time. Let them know your cell phone number and where you will be staying the night before your surgery.


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