Most Common After Surgery Conditions

  • Rotator Cuff Repair

    Rotator cuff repair is a shoulder surgery to re-attach a torn tendon to the head of the humerus. The tendon is stitched to the bone back to its original place. The purpose is to regain your normal arm function.

    Signs & Symptoms

    • 1.   Pain.
    • 2.   Swelling.
    • 3.   Stiffness.
    • 4.   Difficulty arm function.
    • 5.   Difficulty self-care.

    The Key To Recovery

    • 1.   Take painkillers.
    • 2.   Aggressive icing to reduce swelling.
    • 3.   Protect the repair from getting pulled.
    • 4.   Follow rotator cuff rehab protocol.
    • 5.   Physical therapy is a MUST!

  • ACL Reconstruction

    ACL reconstruction is a knee operation to replace the torn ligament with a graft. The ACL helps to stabilize the knee but is commonly damaged during sports activity. The procedure helps to restore normal weight-bearing function after an injury.

    Signs & Symptoms

    • 1.   Pain and swelling.
    • 2.   Joint stiffness.
    • 3.   Weak muscles.
    • 4.   Lack of mobility.
    • 5.   Difficulty walking.

    The Key To Recovery

    • .   Reduce pain and watch out for infection.
    • .   Aggressive swelling control.
    • .   You MUST protect the graft!
    • .   Follow your surgeon and PT instructions.
    • .   Retrain your function with PT supervision.

  • Total Knee Joint Replacement

    Total knee joint replacement is a procedure replacing the knee joint surface with an implant. The surgery is performed when severe arthritis has worn out the joint making simple tasks difficult. The goal is to relieve pain and restore its weight-bearing function.

    Signs & Symptoms

    • 1.   Pain.
    • 2.   Swelling and stiffness.
    • 3.   Muscle weakness.
    • 4.   Lack of mobility.
    • 5.   Difficulty walking.

    The Key To Recovery

    • 1.   Reduce pain.
    • 2.   Aggressive swelling control.
    • 3.   Regain normal range of motion.
    • 4.   Strengthen the quads and VMO.
    • 5.   Retrain your normal function.

  • Spinal Fusion

    Spinal fusion is a procedure that joins two or more vertebrae with a bone graft to correct spinal problems. The merged vertebra prevents movement causing the symptoms. The purpose is to treat painful motion and restore spinal stability.

    Signs & Symptoms

    • 1.   Pain.
    • 2.   Stiffness.
    • 3.   Muscle spasms and weakness.
    • 4.   Lack of movement.
    • 5.   Difficulties in daily function and tasks.

    The Key To Recovery

    • 1.   Protect the bone graft!
    • 2.   Reduce pain.
    • 3.   Take prescribed medications.
    • 4.   Follow rehab protocols.
    • 5.   Do physical therapy for safe recovery.

  • Ankle Arthroscopy

    Ankle arthroscopy is a procedure used to treat problems in the ankle joint. The surgery uses a thin camera that can transmit pictures of the joint to a screen. The purpose is to reduce ankle pain and improve overall function.

    Signs & Symptoms

    • 1.   Pain.
    • 2.   Swelling and stiffness.
    • 3.   Muscle weakness.
    • 4.   Limitation of motion.
    • 5.   Difficulty in walking.

    The Key To Recovery

    • 1.   Reduce pain.
    • 2.   Control swelling.
    • 3.   Follow surgeon and physical therapy plans.
    • 4.   Regain strength and motion.
    • 5.   Retrain weight-bearing function and balance.