Frequently Asked Questions

You will have to completely cover the staples before showering, or wait until they are removed (10-14 days postop). You can wrap the incision with saran wrap or other water-resistant dressing and tape the edges to keep the incision from getting too wet. Do not immerse the incision underwater for 3 weeks postop.

As soon as you feel able to go to outpatient PT, or your home therapist tells you that you are ready, I’d like you to call my office so that we can get this started. It is important not to have any gaps in your therapy regimen. I like outpatient PT as soon as possible because there is more equipment to help get your knee bending.

You should not drive as long as you are taking narcotic pain medication regularly. For most patients, this would be about 6 weeks postop. You can ride in a car as a passenger before then, however.