Post Surgery Care Instructions

Keep the post-operative dressings clean and dry. You can remove the bandages 2-3 days after surgery - but leave the Steristrips in place. Keep the wounds covered with a small sterile dressing until your post-operative appointment. Take care when showering to keep the wounds dry.

• Apply ICE to the knee regularly to help reduce pain and swelling. Elevate the leg for the first 24-48 hours.

• You may walk on the leg as tolerated. Use crutches to minimise discomfort for the first day or two if desired. Normal walking is encouraged after 2 days.

• Take analgesics for pain relief (do not drive a car while taking prescription pain medication)

• You will require at least a week off work to recover and then may resume work when the pain and swelling subsides, depending on your type of employment.

• Avoid sports and rigorous exercise for at least the first few weeks after your procedure.

• It is normal to have some swelling and discomfort in the knee for the first few days (or weeks, depending on what procedure was done) but fever or chills, nausea, unrelenting pain, redness around incision sites, color change in foot or toes, or significant swelling or numbness you should contact our rooms or Aftercare number. 

• If you are concerned please contact our rooms on 02 6041 4879 or 03 9957 6971, your GP or the closest Emergency Department.