Patient Forms

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.