Post-op Instructions

Your doctor will give you specific postoperative instructions depending on your type of surgery. Here are some of the basic general instructions you need to follow after any surgery:

• Take pain-relieving and other medications as advised. Pain-relieving medication should be taken with food. After the first 48 hours of surgery, take the pain medication only when needed.
• Do not drink alcohol, drive a vehicle, operate any machinery, or sign a legal document for the first 24 hours after the surgery as the effects of the sedative and/or the anesthesia administered during the surgery may last for the first 24 hours of the surgery.
• Use ice packs to control swelling. However, make sure that the ice bag does not leak into the dressing. Ice packs can be used liberally for the first 48 hours and even later if required.
• Follow the specific restriction of activity, as advised. Remember that it is easier to prevent developing pain rather than managing it once it has already developed. Rest for a few days after the surgery and keep the operated extremity elevated, above the level of your heart, to control swelling.
• Keep the dressing clean and dry to promote wound healing.
• Try to begin physical therapy a day or two after the surgery. Exercises in the first week are usually aimed at regaining joint motion. Strengthening exercises are initiated later. Regular exercises are critical for a successful outcome.
• Eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of non-alcoholic and non-caffeinated drinks.
• Schedule your follow-up appointment with your doctor as advised.

Please consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Increased drainage from the incision
• Increased redness around the operated area
• Increased swelling that does not decrease with ice and elevation
• Foul odor
• Fever greater than 101°F
• Coldness, numbness, or blanched white or bluish color of the fingers or toes
• Sudden calf pain or shortness of breath
• Chest pain

Foot

• Ankle Arthroscopy with Peroneal Tendon Repair Post-Op
• Ankle arthroscopy with Lateral Ligament Repair Post-Op
• Bunionectomy Post-Op
• Distal Fibula with Syndesmosis Fixation Post-Op
• External Fixator Pin Care Post-Op
• Metatarsal Osteotomy Post-Op
• Toe Fusion Post-Op

Ankle

• Ankle Achilles Repair Post-Op
• Ankle Arthroscopy Post-Op
• Ankle Arthroscopy with Brostrom Post-Op
• Ankle Arthroscopy with Lateral Ligament Repair Post-Op
• Ankle Arthroscopy with Microfracture Post-Op
• Ankle Arthroscopy with Peroneal Tendon Repair Post-Op
• Ankle Fracture Post-Op
• Ankle Hardware Removal Post-Op
• Ankle Scope with Microfracture Post-Op
• Ankle Calcaneus Fracture Post-Op
• Ankle Distal Fibula Fracture Post-Op (Gilmer) - Spanish
• Distal Fibula with Syndesmosis Fixation

Leg

• Leg IMN Tibia Fibula Fracture Post-Op
• Leg Distal Tibia Fibula Fracture Post-Op
• Leg Femur Fracture IMN Post-Op
• Leg Femur Fracture ORIF Post-Op
• Leg Hardware Removal Tibial Nail Post-Op
• Leg IMN Tibia Fibula Fracture Post-Op (Gilmer) - Spanish

Knee

• Knee ACL Post-Op
• Knee ACL with Mensicus Repair Post-Op
• Knee Arthroscopy Post-Op
• Knee Excision Prepatellar Bursa Post-Op
• Knee MCL ACL Meniscus Repair Post-Op
• Knee MCL ACL Post-Op
• Knee Meniscectomy Post-Op
• Knee Mensicus Allograft Post-Op
• Knee Mensicus Repair Post-Op
• Knee OATS and DFO Post-Op
• Knee OATS Post-Op
• Knee Patellar Tendon Repair Post-Op
• Knee Tibia Plateau Fracture Post-Op
• Knee Arthroscopy Post-Op (Gilmer) - Spanish
• Knee Tibial Plateau Fracture Post-Op (Gilmer) - Spanish

Hip

• Hip Arthroscopy

Hand

• CMC Arthroplasty Post-Op
• Hand Carpal Tunnel Post-Op
• Hand De Quervain's Post-Op
• Hand Extensor Tendon Repair Post-Op
• Hand Ganglion Excision Post-Op
• Hand Metacarpal Fracture Casting Post-Op
• Hand Metacarpal Fracture Post-Op
• Hand Percutaneous Scaphoid Post-Op
• Hand Tendon Repair, Transfer Post-Op
• Hand Thumb UCL Repair Post-Op
• Hand Trigger Post-Op

Wrist

• Carpectomy/Wrist Fusion Post-Op
• TFCC Repair - Wrist Post-Op
• Wrist Distal Radius ORIF Post-Op
• Wrist Distal Radius Fracture Post-Op (Gilmer) - Spanish
• Wrist Radius Ulna Fracture Post-Op
• Wrist Scope Post-Op

Elbow

• Cubital Tunnel Release Post-Op
• Elbow Arthroscopy Post-Op
• Elbow Distal Biceps Post-Op
• Elbow Fracture Post-Op

Shoulder

• Shoulder Clavicle ORIF Post-Op
• Shoulder AC Allograft Post-Op
• Shoulder AC Stabilization Post-Op
• Shoulder Bankart Post-Op
• Shoulder Hardware Removal Clavicle Post-Op
• Shoulder Hardware Removal Upper Extremity Post-Op
• Shoulder Micro Fracture Post-Op
• Shoulder Proximal Humerus ORIF Post-Op
• Shoulder RCR and Biceps Tenodesis Post-Op
• Shoulder Revision RCR and Biceps Tenodesis Post-Op
• Shoulder SAD and Biceps Tenodesis Post-Op
• Shoulder Clavicle ORIF Post-Op (Gilmer) - Spanish
• Shoulder RCR and Biceps Tenodesis Post-Op (Gilmer) - Spanish

Orthobiologics

• Mi-Eye Postop
• PRP Postop
• Lipogem Patient Post Procedure Information
• Amnio Patient Post- Procedure Information

Instrucciones postoperatorias en español(Spanish)

• Knee MCL ACL Post-Operative Instructions
• Knee Meniscectomy Post-Operative Instructions
• Knee Tibial Plateau Fracture Post Operative Instructions
• Knee Simple Scope Post Operative Instructions
• Knee Excision Prepatellar Bursa Post Operative Instructions
• Knee Meniscus Repair Post Operative Instructions
• Leg Distal Tibia Fibula Fx Post Operative Instructions
• PRP Patient Pre-Procedure Info
• Shoulder Bankart Post Operative Instructions
• Wrist Radius Ulna Fracture Post Operative Instructions