Orthopaedic Surgery After Care
What to Expect After Surgery
What to Expect Post Total Knee Replacement
Dr. Tyler Bron outlines key expectations and guidelines for recovery following total knee replacement surgery at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group.
We are here for you! If you have any questions post surgery, please call our office at (719) 632-7669(719) 632-7669
What to Expect Post Operation - Patients, please watch PRIOR TO surgery and AFTER surgery as often as needed
Follow Up Visits
Bandage & Incision Check
At your 3 week post-op appointment the bandage will be removed and the incision will be checked. Please let us know at that appointment if you need any refills on your medications, some of those cannot be called into your pharmacy.
Progress Assessment
At your 8 week post-op appointment, x-rays will be taken and your progress will be assessed to see if changes need to be made to help your recovery.
Long-Term Follow Up
At your 1 year post-op appointment, x-rays will be taken again and follow up will be as needed until 2-3 years post-op.
Please contact our office to schedule your 1 year appointment.
Physical Therapy After Surgery
Knee Replacement
Physical therapy should start within 5-7 days of you leaving the hospital and this should be set up before your surgery date. Please contact our office if physical therapy has not contacted you by the day of surgery.
Hip Replacement
Physical therapy will be scheduled for 4-6 weeks post-op to work on mobility, strengthening, and gait training. This should be set up before your surgery date. Please contact our office if physical therapy has not contacted you by the day of surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about your recovery after surgery.
You will leave the hospital with a waterproof bandage that should stay on until your 2 week appointment. If the bandage falls off or lifts up and water has gotten into the incision, contact our office.
Compression stockings are to be worn for 6 weeks after surgery at all times, EXCEPT while showering.
Swelling, bruising, and warmth are very normal from the surgery site down to the toes. Continue to ice and elevate the surgical side ABOVE THE HEART multiple times a day during those first weeks. Then continue as needed.
Continue taking Aspirin 325mg daily for 6 weeks or Xarelto 10mg daily for 4 weeks after surgery.
Call our office if you develop a fever greater than 101.5.
Our office has 48 hours to respond to your medication refill request. Please plan refills in advance.
What to expect after hip replacement or knee replacement surgery - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
