Everything you need, in one place.
From preparing for surgery to recovering well, Dr. Sonntag's patient resources are designed to take the uncertainty out of every step.
Appointment and recovery guides
Everything you need to prepare for surgery, recover well, and return to the activities you love.
What to Do After a Shoulder Dislocation
Understand why a suspected shoulder dislocation needs emergency assessment and what to discuss during follow-up for shoulder instability.
Read guidePlanning for Rotator Cuff Repair Recovery
Learn the broad stages of rotator cuff repair rehabilitation and prepare questions about sling use, therapy, lifting, and return to work.
Read guidePreparing for Shoulder Surgery and Recovery
A discussion checklist for shoulder surgery: home support, written instructions, transportation, therapy, and questions about returning to daily life.
Read guideYour First Orthopedic Visit
Prepare for a shoulder, hip, or knee appointment with Dr. Jeffrey R. Sonntag at OSMC: records to bring, questions to ask, and insurance details to confirm.
Read guideReverse vs. Anatomic Shoulder Replacement
Understand the basic difference between reverse and anatomic shoulder replacement and the questions to discuss during a shoulder surgery consultation.
Read guidePlanning for Hip Replacement Recovery
Questions to ask about walking, home support, driving, and activity after hip replacement, with an emphasis on your individual recovery plan.
Read guidePlanning for Knee Replacement Recovery
Prepare questions about walking, knee movement, therapy, stairs, and returning to daily activities after knee replacement.
Read guidePre-Op Information
Knowing what to do and what to avoid in the days before your procedure helps ensure the safest possible surgery and the smoothest recovery.
Read guidePost-Op Protocols
Following your post-operative protocol carefully is one of the most important things you can do for a safe, full recovery. Here's what to expect in the days and weeks after surgery.
Read guidePre & Post-Op Nutrition
What you eat before and after surgery directly affects how well and how quickly you heal. Proper nutrition supports tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and builds the strength you'll need for physical therapy.
Read guidePost-Op Therapy Protocols
Physical therapy is an essential part of your surgical outcome. Following your therapy protocol is how you get from the operating table back to the life you want.
Read guideLet's get you moving again.
Request a consultation and Dr. Sonntag's team will be in touch, typically within one business day. Most major insurance accepted.