Polish

Working hours

Patient registration and telephone contact from Monday to Thursday during business hours

from 8.00 to 16.00 and on Friday

from 8.00 to 15.00


 Tel: 520 0100

Location

  • Medical center
  • Urðarhvarf 8 – 6th floor, section A
  • 203 Kopavogur
  • Tel.: 520 0100
  • Email: laeknastodin@orkuhusid.is



Registration

To schedule an appointment with one of our four surgeons, a referral from your family doctor is required. This referral can be submitted either in paper or electronic form. Once the referral is submitted, the receptionist will contact you to schedule an appointment.


To ensure the highest level of service, it is important that healthcare professionals conduct tests and/or imaging studies prior to the patient's medical interview. Unless otherwise stated, referrals are typically valid for one year from the date of issuance.

Operations

Information for patients before the procedure

Under local anesthesia and with the participation of an anesthesiologist

Under local anesthesia

Before surgery

  • One week before your procedure, in consultation with your treating physician, you should stop taking blood-thinning medications unless your surgeon advises otherwise.
  • Other medications can be taken normally, including on the day of the procedure.
  • For hand surgery, rings should be removed from the hand to be operated on two days before the procedure. On the morning of surgery, nail polish and all jewelry should be removed and showered.
  • Do not use body oils or creams and do not wear perfume.
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing that is easy to put on and take off.
  • Fasting is not necessary.
  • Before the procedure, please have your phone with you, as it may happen that the patient receives a call informing him that the procedure will take place earlier or later than planned.
  • Upon arrival at the Orkuhúsið treatment wing, the patient will meet with a surgeon who will administer an anesthetic.
  • While waiting for surgery, you can browse your phone or listen to music if you bring small headphones. Phone calls and taking photos are not permitted in the treatment wing.

After surgery

  • After hand surgery, the patient leaves the operating table and goes directly home. After foot surgery, the patient recovers in the recovery room at Orkuhúsið before returning home.
  • It is recommended that you do not drive on the day of your surgery.
  • For the first few days after surgery, it is a good idea to keep your limb elevated as much as possible to reduce inflammation.
  • For the first few days or weeks, you may experience discomfort at the procedure site. Painkillers like Panodil and anti-inflammatories like Ibufen are usually sufficient. These medications are available over the counter. In other cases, your surgeon will prescribe stronger medications.
  • You can shower, but you should protect the bandages with a plastic bag. After minor hand surgery, the wound can be gently rinsed with clean running water on the third day after surgery.
  • If you experience unexpected problems with your hand, such as severe pain, heavy bleeding, or a high body temperature, contact your surgeon.

With the participation of an anesthesiologist

Before surgery

  • One week before the procedure, after consultation with the physician responsible for your treatment, you should stop taking blood-thinning medications.
  • On the morning of your surgery, you will need to take your medications as normal, except for blood thinners and other medications prescribed by your surgeon.
  • Patients should refrain from eating or drinking for at least 6 hours before surgery. Two hours before arrival, patients may drink one glass of clear fluid. Clear fluids include water, coffee (without milk), and pure fruit juice. A few sips of water may also be taken an hour before the procedure to take any necessary medications.
  • You should not smoke, chew gum, or chew tobacco for at least two hours before your surgery.
  • For hand surgery, rings should be removed from the hand to be operated on two days before the procedure. On the morning of surgery, nail polish and all jewelry should be removed and showered.
  • Avoid using body oils and creams, and avoid wearing perfume. It's recommended to wear comfortable clothing that's easy to put on and take off.
  • Please have your phone with you before your procedure, as you may receive a call informing you that your procedure will take place earlier or later than planned. Taking photos is not permitted. Phones should be turned off during the procedure. Phone calls are not permitted in the recovery room, except for essential calls.
  • Upon arrival at the treatment wing at Orkuhúsið, the patient will meet with the surgeon and anesthesiologist before the procedure.

After surgery

  • Following surgery, the patient will recover in the recovery room. Once sufficiently recovered, the patient will have a consultation with the surgeon and will be able to return home.
  • For the first few days or weeks, the patient may experience discomfort at the surgical site. In some cases, a painkiller like Panodil and anti-inflammatory medications like Ibufen are sufficient. These medications are available over the counter. In other cases, the surgeon will prescribe medications based on a preoperative interview or upon discharge.
  • Due to anesthetics, the patient cannot drive for 24 hours after surgery.
  • You can shower, but protect the bandages with a plastic bag.
  • If you experience unexpected problems with your hand, such as severe pain, heavy bleeding, or a high body temperature, contact your surgeon.