Post op instructions for Knee Scope
Post Op Instructions
Knee Scope
- Wool & Bandage dressing to be changed to doubled elastic
dressing the next day. This to be kept dry for 5 days. If this is
too tight or causing leg to swell, it can be left off.
- Otherwise 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 knee 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. If sutures have been used, these should be removed by myself
at 10-14 days, otherwise usually Steri-strips used (sticky tape)
and if these should fall off and the wound is fresh, they should be
replaced with band-aids. If Steri-strips fall off and the wound is
healed, leave off. Do not soak in pool, sea or bath
until you been have reviewed by myself.
- Patient to be encouraged to regain full range of motion, and to
walk independently over first 2 weeks.
- On discharge you should be given an appointment for follow-up,
approximately 12-14 days after surgery. If you did not receive an
appointment card please phone Debbie on 8376 9988 to book an
appointment.
- Overnight stay only: Physiotherapist usually to see patient
prior to discharge, but otherwise not 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, knee swells or redness or fluid discharges,
please contact me ASAP- Phone 8376 9988 or After hours Pager
on 8378 2179.
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