Recovery That Doesn't Stop at the Operating Room

The Elite Surgical Package

Surgery may happen in a day, but recovery continues long after. With the SAOS Elite Surgical Package, your care extends beyond the operating room with personalized equipment, direct access to your team, and coordinated support throughout recovery.

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The Elite Surgical Package

From surgical techniques and pain management to direct surgeon access and recovery support, these nine elements are built into your care from start to finish.

EVERYTHING INCLUDED IN YOUR SURGICAL EXPERIENCE

In the Operating Room

✓Tissue-Sparing Methods: Approaches designed to work around healthy muscle and tissue rather than through it.

✓72-Hour Relief: A long acting targeted pain injection placed at the time of surgery, covering the hardest days first.

Access To Your Surgeon

✓Direct Access: Unlimited phone, email, & video visits

✓Phone & Video Visits As Deeded: Questions can come up throughout recovery, and our team is here when they do.

Your Recovery Plan

✓Rehab Support: Video exercise plans & nutritional supplements

✓ Medication Schedule & Instructions: What to take, when to take it, and when to stop.

Paperwork & Coordination

✓Zero Logistics: We schedule all pre/post-op care & clearances

✓Paperwork Covered: FMLA & disability forms completed for you

✓Medical Clearances: We coordinate any required physician approvals before surgery.

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Recovery Equipment, Sent Home With You

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✓Cryotherapy Unit

Circulating cold therapy to manage swelling and pain through the first weeks at home.

✓TENS and E-Stim Unit

Electrical stimulation used for pain relief and to help reduce swelling around the joint.

✓Nutrition Supplement

Support for the healing process during the weeks your body is rebuilding tissue.

✓Pedal Exerciser

Gentle, seated motion to restore range and mobility early in recovery. *Knee Procedures Only

✓Compression Stocking

Specialized compression to decrease swelling and discomfort in the leg.

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Optional Additions To Your Package

Two optional treatments can be added to your surgical plan. Your surgeon can help determine whether either may support your recovery goals.

Peptide Therapy

May help speed tissue healing and support overall recovery. Your surgeon can walk you through whether it is a fit for your procedure and health history.

Iovera° Nerve Block

A targeted, drug free treatment that can extend pain relief well past the surgical window. Currently available for knee procedures.

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How Your Package Comes Together

Before Surgery We Coordinate The Details: Our team coordinates your preoperative testing, medical clearances, appointments, and any recovery equipment recommended by your surgeon.

Day of Surgery Tissue Sparing Technique & Long-Acting Pain Control: Your surgeon uses tissue-sparing techniques and a long-acting anesthetic to help manage discomfort during the first 72 hours of recovery.

First Weeks Home Your Equipment & Your Plan Go Home With You: You leave with personalized recovery tools, a medication schedule, video exercises, and direct email access to your surgeon and care team.

Through Recovery Ongoing Access & Paperwork Handled: Phone and video visits are available as needed, with FMLA and disability paperwork support for up to six months.

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Meet Your Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeons

Brandon Broome, MD

Board Certified, Fellowship Trained Knee and Hip Surgeon

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Brandon Couch, MD

Board Eligible, Fellowship Trained Knee and Hip Surgeon

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Elite Surgical Package FREQUENTLY asked questions

The Elite Surgical Package is SAOS's concierge approach to joint replacement surgery, combining advanced surgical care with communication, coordination, recovery guidance, and personalized resources before and after surgery.
The package can support eligible hip and knee replacement patients, although certain recovery tools and treatment options are specific to the procedure being performed.
No. Your surgeon determines which equipment is appropriate based on your procedure and individual recovery needs.
Direct communication with your surgeon and their team is an important part of the Elite Surgical Package. Email, phone, video encounters, and postoperative visits may be used depending on your needs.
Yes. SAOS welcomes patients traveling to San Antonio for orthopaedic surgery. Our team can help coordinate your care before, during, and after your procedure, while our International Patients resources provide additional guidance for travel, accommodations, transportation, and planning your stay.
Peptide therapy is an optional add-on that may be discussed with appropriate patients as part of their recovery plan.

WHAT PERSONALIZED SURGICAL CARE LOOKS LIKE

Frank came to SAOS after years of knee pain had begun limiting his everyday life. After knee replacement surgery with Dr. Couch, he was able to get back on his feet and return to the activities that mattered to him. His experience reflects the personalized care, guidance, and support SAOS strives to provide throughout the surgical journey.

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Tell us what you are experiencing and what procedure you are considering. Our team will walk you through your options and exactly what your Elite Surgical Package would include.