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Relieving Pain
To reduce swelling and pain, elevate your leg. For the first two
days, ice your knee 20-30 minutes a few times a day.
Showering
You can shower once your physician says its ok.
Exercising
Certain exercises can speed recovery. Your doctor may ask you to
walk or perform quadriceps sets and straight leg raises. Use slow
steady movements. And always exercise both legs to keep your muscles
balanced. A physical therapist may also design an exercise program
for you. This will help improve muscle strength and joint function.
Checking Your Progress
Your sutures or staples will be removed 10-14
days after surgery. Your surgeon may continue to check the range
of motion and strength in your knee for the first year after surgery.
Be sure to keep all your appointments and ask any questions you may
have. Your doctor may also recommend that you take antibiotics before
you have dental work or surgery.
Call Your Doctor If You Have
- Increased pain
- Drainage, redness, or swelling around the
incision
- A fever over 101 degrees
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Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates Physicians:
Kirk D. Clifford, MD
Mary Beth Deering, MD
Michael P. Dohm, MD
Michael Dolecki, MD
David P. Fisher, MD
Robert L. Frazho, MD
James S. Gebhard, MD
Steven J. Heil, MD
Sandra A. Horvath-Dori, MD
Michael J. Huang, MD
Mark G. Luker, MD
David M. Mayer, MD
Jeffrey M. Nakano, MD
Michael T. Reeder, DO
Michael D. Rooks, MD
James K. Weaver, MD
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