Preoperative evaluation and preparation of patients for orthopedic surgery.

Orthopedic patients frequently have multiple comorbidities when they present for surgery. This article discusses risk stratification of this population and the preoperative work-up for patients with specific underlying conditions who often require orthopedic procedures. Preoperative strategies to decrease exposure to allogeneic blood and advantages of the Perioperative Surgical Home model in this unique population are discussed.