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.
Postoperative Instructions – Shoulder Library
Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization
Arthroscopic Posterior Shoulder Stabilization
Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression/Distal Clavicle Excision/Biceps Tenodesis/Biceps Release
Postoperative Instructions – Elbow Library
Arthroscopic Elbow Debridement/Loose Body Removal
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Surgery
Postoperative Instructions – Knee Library
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
Meniscal Allograft Transplantation
Meniscal Allograft Transplantation with Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
Microfracture – Femoral Condyle
Microfracture – Trochlear/Patellar Defect
Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
Osteochondral Autograft Transplant
Postoperative Instructions – Foot / Ankle Library
Arthroscopic Ankle Debridement/Loose Body Removal/Microfracture
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.
Postoperative Exercises – Shoulder Library
Postoperative Exercises – Knee Library
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