Diet: Regular as tolerated
Medication: Vicodin 1 to 2 tablets every 4-6 hours as needed Advil, Motrin or Aleve as directed
Weight Bearing: Non-weight bearing with crutches for one week then progressive weight bearing as tolerated in a cam walker boot
Dressing: Remove in 3 days
Shower: Keep dressing dry for 3 days
Exercises: Ankle pumps, Quadricep sets, Knee flexion, Straight leg raises as instructed
Ice: Use ice packs daily for 20 minutes 3 times per day (do not place ice directly on skin)
Follow-up: Please follow up in the office in approximately one week after surgery
Call office if you experience: uncontrollable pain, fevers >101, numbness or tingling, excessive bleeding or drainage from surgical area, nausea/vomiting, or with any questions
