> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://userguide.tesacloud.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Procedure Templates

> Creating and managing surgical procedure templates

# Procedure Templates

Create templates for common procedures to streamline scheduling and data capture.

## What Are Templates?

Procedure templates pre-configure:

* Procedure type and name
* Ligament type (for knee procedures)
* Graft specifications
* Fixation methods
* Default parameters

## Accessing Templates

Navigate to **Settings > Procedure Templates** to manage your templates.

## Creating a Template

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Templates">
    Navigate to Settings > Procedure Templates
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Add Template">
    Click the **+** button
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Template Name">
    Give your template a descriptive name
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Parameters">
    Set the procedure parameters
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save Template">
    Click Save to create the template
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Template Parameters

### Procedure Information

| Field          | Description                            |
| -------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Template Name  | Descriptive name for the template      |
| Procedure Type | Reconstruction, repair, revision, etc. |
| Ligament       | ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL, etc.               |

### Graft Specifications

| Field        | Description                      |
| ------------ | -------------------------------- |
| Graft Type   | Autograft, allograft, synthetic  |
| Graft Origin | BTB, hamstring, quadriceps, etc. |
| Graft Size   | Default graft dimensions         |

### Fixation Methods

| Field          | Description                          |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Femur Fixation | Interference screw, suspensory, etc. |
| Tibia Fixation | Screw, staple, post, etc.            |

### Additional Options

* Augmentation type
* Additional procedures
* Default tension targets

## Using Templates

When scheduling an operation:

1. Select the patient
2. Choose a procedure template
3. Parameters are pre-filled
4. Modify as needed for specific case
5. Save the appointment

## Editing Templates

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Templates">
    Navigate to Settings > Procedure Templates
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Template">
    Click on the template to edit
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make Changes">
    Modify the parameters
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click Save to update
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Template Management

### Active vs Inactive

* **Active** templates appear in the selection list
* **Inactive** templates are hidden but preserved

Toggle status to manage which templates are available.

### Deleting Templates

<Warning>
  Deleting a template is permanent. Consider setting it to inactive instead to preserve historical references.
</Warning>

## Best Practices

* Create templates for your most common procedures
* Use descriptive names
* Keep templates updated with current techniques
* Review templates periodically