64 patients undergoing day-case wrist arthroscopy were randomized to receive either detailed information on the surgical procedure and written postoperative care instructions or receive standard preoperative information and verbal postoperative care instructions. The purpose of the study was to evaluate how the delivery of information would impact the pain after surgery, return to regular activities, and satisfaction of patients. After follow-up for 7 days, the results indicated that patients who received detailed information on the surgical procedure and written postoperative care instructions had a significantly lower pain and analgesic consumption, with improved measures of functional recovery in comparison to the standard care group.