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Benefits and Risks
Before Surgery
Non Orthopedic Surgery
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After Surgery
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Post-surgery excercises
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PHYSICAL THERAPY & FOLLOW-UP
It is critical that you are committed to a vigorous rehabilitation schedule and are willing to pay careful attention to preventing infection. Other factors like type of surgery, your individual risk of bleeding and complications may impact your recovery. If you have damage in multiple joints, your rehabilitation may need to proceed more slowly, or require special equipment. To learn more about therapy for your procedure, please select from the drop down menu below.



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Generally, you will be able to gradually return to regular physical activity after resting for about 24 hours.13 A compression bandage is recommended for 3-4 days to maintain some immobilization of the joint.13 During recovery clotting factor therapy will be given as needed, according to your individual treatment plan. The need for physical therapy will depend on whether you had problems with muscle strength or flexibility, or a decreased range of motion before the procedure.15
 
 
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