Follow-up Instructions
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING.
We request postoperative follow-up at 6 weeks (4 weeks for knees), 3 months (knees only), 1 year, 2 years, and every 2 years thereafter. You can schedule an in-office visit for each of these intervals by calling (803) 256-4107, or you can complete a remote follow-up.
For a postoperative follow-up evaluation, you will need to complete the appropriate follow-up package and mail it to us along with your x-rays. If you have difficulties with this, please call Sherri at 803-933-6101 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Remote Follow-ups
For remote follow-ups, please download the appropriate follow-up package AND READ THROUGH THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. PRINT, FILL OUT, AND MAIL IN. Review the packet in its entirety, using the first page as a checklist.
We require the following materials for your remote follow-up:
- 6 weeks (2-4 week knees) - questionnaire, physical exam, x-rays and mission statement disclosure form
- 3 months (knees only) - questionnaire, physical exam and x-rays
- 1 year - questionnaire, physical exam and x-rays
- 2 year hips - questionnaire, physical exam, x-rays and metal ion test
- 2 year knees - questionnaire, physical exam and x-rays
- >2 years - questionnaire and x-rays
Once complete, please FedEx the package to:
Thomas P. Gross M.D.
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, P.A.
1910 Blanding St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Dr. Gross will review your material, have his staff send confirmation to you via email, and he will personally contact you ONLY to notify you of any concerns or at your request. If you have difficulties with this, please call Sherri at 803-933-6101 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Follow-up Forms
There are two ways to complete your Follow-up Package. You may download the follow-up packages and submit via mail/email or you may go through the online submission process (if available). All download files are in Adobe Acrobat format. If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat reader, you can download it here.
HIP
Follow-Up Packages
Please choose your closest postoperative interval.
– OR –
Complete Online
Download and complete the appropriate forms below for upload during the online submission process.
- X-ray prescription – needed for every follow-up
- Mission statement – needed for first postoperative follow-up
- Physical therapy note – needed for 6-week, 1-year and 2-year follow-ups
- Metal ion test – needed for 2-year follow-up
KNEE
Follow-Up Packages
Please choose your closest postoperative interval.
– OR –
Complete Online
Download and complete the appropriate forms below for upload during the online submission process.
- X-ray prescription – needed for every follow-up
- Mission statement – needed for first postoperative follow-up
- Physical therapy note – needed for 4-week, 3-month, 1-year and 2-year follow-ups