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Yong Quan Jiang
Asked: 2024-05-24T02:16:00+00:00

Preparing for post-ACL surgery?

Hi!!!

I have acl surgery scheduled in 2weeks and I’m start to prep myself (mentally and logistically) since it’ll be one of my friends helping me recover (not living with family)

I’m putting together a list of things I may need after the surgery – so far I have post-surgery snacks…are there any other items I should have on hand? maybe I should subscribe to netflix to pass my time haha.

Please share any post surgery tips n tricks! This is all new to me so I really appreciate any advice. Hoping to make my friend’s job of nursing me back to health a little easier 😅 TIA!

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  1. Sean Leo
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    Hi Yong Quan, As a knee surgeon, I’ve seen my fair share of post-op patients. A few things I would recommend adding to your care package for post-op:

    • Hot/Cold pack – Keeping the area iced will help with pain and swelling at the start. You can rotate icing 20 minutes on/off. You can use the pack for warm compress down the road
    • Shower stool/chair – You may not feel strong enough to stand initially and the shower can be slippery so this can be helpful
    • Extra pillows and Ortho Wedge – This can help to keep you in a stable position in bed, and propping your knee up helps with the swelling too
    • Stool softener – The pain meds and inactivity after surgery can cause constipation, so stay regular with a stool softener and enough fibre in your diet, you wouldn’t want to strain

    Remember to follow post-op instructions from your surgeon and physical therapist, especially rehab exercises, to enhance your healing journey. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Feel free to reach out to me if any other questions come up, and all the best for your upcoming surgery.

    Dr Sean Leo
    Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon
    Orthokinetics Singapore

    The information provided on this forum is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Please consult a healthcare provider for any medical concerns, diagnosis or treatment.

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  1. Sean Leo
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    Hi Yong Quan, As a knee surgeon, I’ve seen my fair share of post-op patients. A few things I would recommend adding to your care package for post-op:

    • Hot/Cold pack – Keeping the area iced will help with pain and swelling at the start. You can rotate icing 20 minutes on/off. You can use the pack for warm compress down the road
    • Shower stool/chair – You may not feel strong enough to stand initially and the shower can be slippery so this can be helpful
    • Extra pillows and Ortho Wedge – This can help to keep you in a stable position in bed, and propping your knee up helps with the swelling too
    • Stool softener – The pain meds and inactivity after surgery can cause constipation, so stay regular with a stool softener and enough fibre in your diet, you wouldn’t want to strain

    Remember to follow post-op instructions from your surgeon and physical therapist, especially rehab exercises, to enhance your healing journey. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Feel free to reach out to me if any other questions come up, and all the best for your upcoming surgery.

    Dr Sean Leo
    Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon
    Orthokinetics Singapore

    The information provided on this forum is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Please consult a healthcare provider for any medical concerns, diagnosis or treatment.

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