PrepQ for Orthopedics

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Joint replacements, arthroscopy, fracture care, and sports medicine. Your patients get consistent pre-op and post-op guidance for every surgeon on your team.

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54+Orthopedics procedures covered
654+physician-approved answers
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What is PrepQ for Orthopedics?

PrepQ for Orthopedics is a physician-led AI patient-education service from PrepQ LLC, the company behind prepq.health, that handles orthopedic patients' pre-procedure and post-procedure questions over text message and voice call, day and night, in English and Spanish. The library covers more than 54 orthopedic procedures — including total knee replacement, total hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, and rotator cuff repair — with more than 654 answers written by board-certified physicians and approved by each subscribing practice's own clinicians before a single patient sees them. Patients text or call a dedicated practice number with questions like how long they will need a walker after knee replacement, when physical therapy starts after rotator cuff repair, or what swelling is normal after ACL reconstruction. Messages that suggest an emergency go straight to the practice or 911 rather than to the AI. Most practices are live the same day, with no EHR integration and flat per-provider monthly pricing.

Orthopedics procedures we've done the work for

Every procedure ships with prep instructions, what-to-expect guidance, aftercare, and the questions patients actually ask — written by physicians, approved by yours before going live.

Joint injectionTotal Hip ReplacementTotal Knee ReplacementACL ReconstructionRotator Cuff RepairShoulder ReplacementMeniscus SurgeryTrigger FingerCarpal Tunnel ReleaseLabrum RepairtrptsijiCarpal tunnel syndromeRheumatoid arthritisScoliosisBunions+38 more

Procedure deep dives: Total Knee Replacement guide · Total Hip Replacement guide · Rotator Cuff Repair guide · ACL Reconstruction guide · Carpal Tunnel Release guide · Meniscus Surgery guide

Real questions. Physician-approved answers.

A sample from our orthopedics answer library. Your practice reviews and approves every answer — and can customize any of them to your protocols — before a single patient sees it.

Is hip labrum surgery an outpatient procedure?
Yes — hip labrum repair (hip arthroscopy) is almost always performed as an outpatient procedure. You receive anesthesia, undergo the procedure (typically 1 to 2 hours), spend 1 to 2 hours in recovery, and go home the same day. You will need a driver. Arrange for help at home, particularly for the first week while you are on crutches and managing initial pain and swelling.
Labrum Repair
When can I shower after meniscus surgery?
Most surgeons allow showering 24 to 48 hours after meniscus surgery with the wounds covered by a waterproof dressing. Avoid soaking the knee in a bath or pool until the portal incisions are fully healed — typically 2 to 3 weeks. Your discharge instructions will specify exact wound care. The small portal incisions typically heal quickly with minimal maintenance required.
Meniscus Surgery
When can I drive after carpal tunnel surgery?
Driving typically resumes when you are off narcotics, have reasonable hand comfort, and can safely grip the steering wheel and respond quickly — usually 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. If your dominant hand was operated on, recovery is longer than for the non-dominant hand. Confirm with your surgeon before driving, particularly if you had bilateral surgery.
Carpal Tunnel Release
Will I be awake during my knee replacement?
With spinal anesthesia you are technically awake, but you will not feel or see anything below your waist. Most patients also receive sedation through their IV, so they are in a light sleep and unaware of the procedure. If you prefer to be fully asleep, general anesthesia is an option — discuss your preference with your anesthesiologist before surgery.
Total Knee Replacement
Can injections help knee arthritis without surgery?
Yes — for mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, cortisone injections, hyaluronic acid viscosupplementation, PRP, and genicular nerve RFA can all provide meaningful pain relief. Physical therapy, weight management, and bracing are equally important. Many patients successfully avoid or delay knee replacement with a comprehensive non-surgical approach.
Jntinj
When can I run again after ACL surgery?
Most surgeons and therapists clear jogging at 3 to 4 months, once you have sufficient quad strength and no pain or swelling with lower-impact activity. Running on a straight line precedes cutting and pivoting by several months. Return to full-speed running and agility is typically at 5 to 7 months as part of the progressive return-to-sport protocol.
Acl Reconstruction

Examples from PrepQ's physician-reviewed library. Practices customize answers to their own protocols during onboarding.

Live the same day. No EHR integration.

1 — Your physicians approve the answer set

We stage every ortho answer for your review. Your doctors approve or edit each one — about an hour of physician time.

2 — Your practice gets a dedicated number

Patients text or call it any time. Urgent symptoms escalate to your office or 911 — the AI never freelances.

3 — Your staff stops repeating themselves

The same calls stop coming in. Your dashboard shows every question, answer, and escalation.

✓ Reviewed by board-certified physicians  ·  HIPAA-eligible, BAA available  ·  No long-term contract

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