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post-op care
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general post operative instructions
POST-OP CARE
You have had a surgical operation. Go directly home after the procedure. If you have any
problems or complications please call us 6703-379-0700. ELEVATE your foot whenever possible. Elevation means the operative region is higher than DO NOT change your dressing. Keep dressing clean, dry and intact. You may notice a slight amount of bleeding. If this persists, call the office immediately. Do not remove the dressing. ICE your operative site 5-6 times a day. This can be achieved in a number of ways. EBI icing unit is a continuous icing machine available through our office. Ice bags or frozen peas may be used. When using a re-freezable product, ice for 20 minutes at a time with at least 30 min- utes in between. Please be very diligent with your icing. MEDICATIONS
You will be sent home with ____medications. Use as directed on the label. ALL SHOULD BE
TAKEN WITH FOOD. If gastric upset, rash, hives or nausea occurs please call immediately. • Percocet/Vicodin/Demerol/Tylenol with codeine/Darvocet-pain medication. DO NOT: Take other medications unless instructed • Keflex/Cleocin/erythromycin-prophylactic antibiotic to prevent infection. post-op care
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D r . J e f f r e y L . G r a z i a n o
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general post operative instructions
CRUTCHES
• Weight-bearing as tolerated________________
• Partial weight-bearing______% for________weeks. • Toe touch weight-bearing_____________lbs for_____weeks. • Non-weight-bearing for_______________weeks. *Diplomats of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery Fellows, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery BATHING
Generally we allow showering after the first post-op visit. Take the existing dressing off, show-
er normally, pat dry the incision, elevate, and then redress with gauze and Ace wrap (make sure the incision is dry before redressing). Cal in the event of increased pain, redness or drainage. Baths are not permitted until 48 hours after the sutures have been removed. AFTER YOUR FIRST POST-OP VISIT
Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy : If therapy is needed, specific instructions will be given.
DRESSING CHANGES
The post-op dressing change is a vital part of your surgical process. You will be supplied with
the needed dressing material and instructions. • Change the 4x4 gauze pads daily or if they become wet or soiled. Keep in place with the • Do not touch, remove or apply ointment to tape strips (Steri-Strips). You may remove the Steri-Strips after 7 days. If they fall off before 7 days there Is no need for concern. • At each dressing change, evaluate the incision for excessive drainage, redness around the post-op care
D r . J e f f r e y S . C o s t e r
D r . J e f f r e y L . G r a z i a n o
D r . J o o n h y u n Yo o n
D r . M o n i q u e R o l l e
7 0 3 - 3 7 9 - 0 7 0 0 ( o f f i c e )
general post operative instructions
incision or streaking from the incision site, increased pain and increased temperature, all of which may indicate infection. Please phone immediately if these symptoms occur. If there are any questions or concerns please call us immediately.

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