Postoperative Instructions and Exercises
The following postoperative instructions are procedure-specific and should answer the majority of the questions that you might have in the early postoperative period. Some instructions, however, may not be entirely relevant to your procedure. Please contact Dr. Cole’s staff, should any specific questions arise during your postoperative recovery.
Shoulder
Postoperative Instructions – Shoulder Library
Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization
Arthroscopic Capsular Release
Arthroscopic Posterior Shoulder Stabilization
Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression/Distal Clavicle Excision/Biceps Tenodesis/Biceps Release
Rotator Cuff Repair
Total Shoulder Replacement
Elbow
Postoperative Instructions – Elbow Library
Arthroscopic Elbow Debridement/Loose Body Removal
Elbow MCL Reconstructions
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Surgery
Knee
Postoperative Instructions – Knee Library
ACL Reconstruction
Anteromedialization
Arthroscopic Chondral Debridement/Meniscectomy
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation – Femoral Condyle
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation – Trochlea/Patella With Or Without Distal Realignment
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation with ACL Reconstruction
Distal Femoral Osteotomy
High Tibial Osteotomy
Meniscal Allograft Transplantation
Meniscal Allograft Transplantation with Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
Meniscus Repair
Microfracture – Femoral Condyle
Microfracture – Trochlear/Patellar Defect
Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
Osteochondral Autograft Transplant
PCL Reconstruction
Foot/Ankle
Postoperative Instructions – Foot / Ankle Library
Achilles Tendon Repair
Arthroscopic Ankle Debridement/Loose Body Removal/Microfracture
Exercises
The following exercises are to be implemented in your early postoperative period. Dr. Cole or his staff may specify exactly which exercises are appropriate for you to perform.
Shoulder Exercises
Postoperative Exercises – Shoulder Library
Shoulder Exercises
Knee Exercises
Postoperative Exercises – Knee Library
Knee Exercises
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