Post Op Instructions for Elbow Surgery
ELBOW SURGERY
POST OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
- Wool & Bandage dressing to be changed to doubled elastic
dressing prior to discharge. This to be kept dry for 5 days. On 5th
day the elastic bandage to be removed, then patient can have
shower, getting white dressing wet. On exiting shower, the white
dressing to be removed, the elbow and underlying dressings/ wound
to be dabbed dry and the elastic bandage to be reapplied. (If the
elastic bandage is too uncomfortable or causing more discomfort
than when left off, then it can be left off). Each day after
the 5th day, the patient may continue to have a quick shower, and
following the regime above. Sutures, these should be removed by
myself at 10-14 days. Do not soak in pool, sea or bath until
I have reviewed patient.
- Patient to be encouraged to regain full range of motion over
first 2 weeks, bending and straightening elbow, rolling wrist over
with hand up then hand down while elbow is tucked by side and is
bent to 90 degrees.
- On discharge, you should have been given an appointment for
follow-up for approximately 12-14 days after surgery. If you have
not received an appointment please call Debbie on 83769988 to
arrange one.
- Physiotherapist to see patient prior to discharge, but none
otherwise required until after I have seen patient at
follow-up.
- Usually pain improves on a daily basis, but patient to rest at
home and slowly do more each day. If however pain suddenly
increases, elbow swells or redness or fluid discharges, please
contact me ASAP- 8376 9988 or after hours pager available on 8378
2179.
Gavin Nimon
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