Knee Surgery
When can I take a shower?
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You can take a shower after 5 days after surgery.
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Remove the white dressings and cover your incisions with waterproof bandages
How do I take care of my compression/wicking dressings (white dressings)?
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Leave your dressings on and keep your shoulder dry for 5 days following your surgery.
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After 5 days you can then remove/change your dressings.
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Replace the dressings with clean waterproof dressings over incisions.
When can I drive again?
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You can begin driving 6 weeks after surgery provided that your doctor has not instructed you otherwise
When can I return to work?
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Generally, a return-to-work program will begin after 12 weeks of physiotherapy.
When do I follow up with my doctor?
2 weeks after surgery
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X-rays of your knee.
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Stitches removed.
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Physiotherapy plan reviewed.
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6 weeks after surgery
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Knee is starting to heal.
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Continue with physiotherapy.
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3 months after surgery
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Bring your physiotherapy progress report to your appointment.
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6 months after surgery
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Complete a survey on how your knee feels.
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Annually starting at 1 year after surgery
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Complete a survey on how your knee feels.
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X-rays of your knee.
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Follow up with your doctor as required.
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