Questions to Ask an Orthopedic Surgeon. 1  Do you perform _____ procedure or technique? 2  What procedures do you recommend for my case? 3  How many times have you performed this procedure in the past year? 4  What is your complication rate? 5  How do you follow a patient post surgery? 6  What will my follow-up care look like? 7  Tell me about your medical team – ...owever, traveling for surgery may or may not be an option for you, especially since joint replacement surgeries requires a long recovery period. Back to top. Choosing an orthopedic surgeon is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as you explore treatment and surgical options for your joint problems.