Perioperative care

The Fox Joint

Recovery Protocol

Evidence-based. Patient-centered.
Designed to help you heal better and get back to the life you love.

We use a multimodal approach to pain control, early mobility, and rehabilitation to improve your comfort, reduce opioid use, and support a faster, safer recovery.

Dr. Yitzak Fox, DO — Orthopedic Surgeon

An evidence-based pathway to recovery

Five key stages. One goal: your best outcome.

01

Prepare

Before Surgery

We start before surgery with a personalized plan to help optimize your body and mind for healing.

This may include:

  • Evidence-based medication strategy
  • Nutrition and hydration guidance
  • Education and expectation setting
02

Control Pain

During Surgery

Advanced anesthesia techniques and targeted nerve blocks help control pain during and after surgery.

Our approach focuses on:

  • Targeted nerve blocks when appropriate
  • Spinal anesthesia when indicated
  • Minimizing stress and inflammation
03

Extend Relief

During & After Surgery

A patient-controlled adductor canal pump delivers local anesthetic where you need it most, when you need it.

  • ON-Q® patient-controlled adductor canal pump
  • You control the relief
  • Less reliance on opioid medication
04

Support Healing

After Surgery

We continue your personalized multimodal plan to manage pain, reduce inflammation, and protect against complications.

This may include:

  • Non-opioid pain relievers
  • Anti-inflammatory medication (if indicated)
  • Muscle relaxer
  • DVT prevention (if indicated)
  • Opioid medication only as needed
05

Rehabilitate

Move. Improve. Live.

Physical therapy and early movement are essential to restore strength, mobility, and confidence.

Your recovery includes:

  • Early mobilization
  • Range of motion
  • Strength and stability
  • Gait and balance training
  • Progressive return to the activities you love

Evidence. Experience. Better Outcomes.

Research shows that multimodal pain management, nerve blocks, early mobilization, and structured rehabilitation lead to:

Lower pain
Fewer opioids
Faster mobility
Fewer complications
Higher satisfaction
Physical therapy rehabilitation session

Our Commitment to You

Every patient is unique. Your recovery protocol is individualized based on your procedure, medical history, and personal goals. Not every medication, block, or treatment will be used in every case. We will guide you every step of the way.

"The best surgery is only the beginning.
Your recovery is where the results are earned."

— Dr. Yitzak Fox

Excellence. Experience. Compassion. Helping patients in Middle Georgia move better and live better.

(478) 298-5504