Cornerstone Surgery Center

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Cornerstone Surgery Center, located in the Metrocrest Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine complex, is a state of the art outpatient surgery center that specializes in orthopaedics.

Quality care is our number one concern. In 2004, we were awarded the highest level certification of accreditation for meeting or exceeding rigorous standards of excellence set by the nationally recognized Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (www.AAAHC.org), Inc. We are also fully licensed by both the State of Texas and the federal Medicare program.

Benefits

Safe and high quality alternative to inpatient hospitalization
Staff, facility and equipment all tailored to orthopaedic surgery
Access to your surgeon before, during, and after surgery
Free convenient parking adjacent to surgery center entrance

Here are some general guidelines to help you and your family prepare for your visit to the Surgery Center:

Before Your Visit

Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the day before your visit. This also applies if you are having a local anesthetic. Food in the stomach can cause serious complications and your surgery could be cancelled or postponed if you do not comply. If your child is the patient, please be careful to enforce this.
Take all routine medications the morning of surgery with only a sip of water, unless otherwise instructed. Do not take: herbal supplements & Metabolife for 14 days before surgery, oral hypoglycemics, AM insulin, unless instructed, blood thinners, aspirin products or NSAIDS.
Call your surgeon if you develop a cold, fever, or respitory problem before your surgery.
For women, if there is a possibility that you are pregnant, notify your surgeon.
If your child is required by law to sit in a car seat, please be sure it is in your car when you arrive. The child will only be discharged if the car seat is used.
Be prepared to bring your driver's license with you.
If you take any new medications prior to your surgery, please notify your doctor immediately.
For your own comfort, we suggest you wear loose-fitting clothes and slip-on shoes.
Please bring insurance card and any payment required on day of surgery.

Day of Surgery

Bathe or shower the morning of your surgery to minimize the chance of infection.
Women should remove all make-up and nail polish.
Arrive one hour prior to your scheduled surgery time. This will allow adequate time for all necessary admission procedures.
Leave valuables at home, including wallet and jewelry.
If your child is having surgery, feel free to bring a favorite stuffed toy or security blanket for added reassurance.
Do not smoke immediately before or after receiving an anesthetic. Smoking may interfere with the anesthetic and frequently produces nausea during the recovery period.
Your surgeon will provide post operative instructions regarding diet, rest and medications.
Please arrange for someone to drive you home following the surgery.

At Home After Surgery

Your surgeon will provide specific post operative instructions regarding diet, rest and medications.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours after receiving a general anesthesia or pain medicine.
Plan to have someone at home with you for 24 hours after your procedure.

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