| Diet: |
Regular as tolerated |
| Medication: |
Vicodin 1 to 2 tablets every 4-6 hours as needed
Advil, Motrin or Aleve as directed |
| Weight bearing: |
As tolerated with knee brace and crutches |
| Dressing: |
Remove in 5 days |
| Shower: |
Keep dressing dry for 5 days |
| Exercises: |
Ankle pumps, Quadricep sets, Knee flexion, Straight leg raises as instructed |
| Ice: |
Use ice packs daily for 20 minutes 3 times per day (do not place ice directly on skin) |
| Brace: |
Use brace for 2 weeks with sleeping and ambulation |
| Follow-up: |
Please follow up in the office in approximately one week after surgery |
| Call office if you experience: |
uncontrollable pain, fevers >101, numbness or tingling, excessive bleeding or drainage from surgical area, nausea/vomiting, or with any questions |
