16. Post-operative Narcotic Management
June 23, 2017 10:12 pmOur office will be able to prescribe pain medication (ie. Percocet, Oxycodone, OxyContin, Tramadol, Nucynta, Dilaudid) for up to 3 Read More >
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15. When to call the doctor
June 23, 2017 10:12 pm• Narcotics are controlled substances and they cannot be phoned into the pharmacy. These prescriptions need to be escribed to Read More >
14. Incision Care
June 23, 2017 10:11 pmYou may shower with the dressing that is on your incision once your return home. The visiting nurse will remove Read More >
13. Normal Course of Events Once You Return Home
June 23, 2017 10:10 pmBoth hip and knee replacement patients should elevate the operative leg above the level of the heart for one to Read More >
12. What To Expect After Total Joint Replacement Surgery
June 23, 2017 10:04 pmHospital Stay • Most patients are in the hospital for 1-2 nights. Once you clear physical therapy and you are Read More >
11. Pre-operative Check List for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement Surgery
June 23, 2017 10:03 pm1. The following medications should be stopped prior to surgery. • Plavix: 7 days prior to surgery • Coumadin: 7 Read More >
10. When can I fly?
June 23, 2017 10:02 pmFlying is recommended 6 weeks post surgery.
9. Do I need physical therapy after surgery?
June 23, 2017 10:02 pmFor the majority of our procedures, we recommend starting outpatient physical therapy within several days of your discharge from the Read More >
8. When can I shower after surgery?
June 23, 2017 10:01 pmYou will be given a waterproof dressing which will allow you to shower immediately. After 10 days, the dressing can Read More >
7. When can I drive?
June 23, 2017 10:01 pmGenerally, one can drive 4-6 weeks after surgery. After total hip replacement, driving is not advised until 6 weeks post-operative Read More >