MAIN OFFICE:

EVANS OFFICE:

University Hospital
Professional Center 3
Suite 20
811 13th Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 722-3401
Appointments:
(706) 823-3812
Billing & Insurance:
(706) 722-1197
Fax: (706) 724-6540

University Professional
Complex-Evans
Suite 101
4321 University Parkway
Evans, GA 30809
Phone: (706) 854-2140
Fax: (706) 854-2925

General Instructions

• Apply ice covered with a towel to knee for 2-3 days (15-20 minutes at a time).
• Swelling and bruising is normal.  You may need to loosen the ace wrap if it is too tight. This is a common source of postop pain.
• Low grade fevers (less than 101 degrees) are common after surgery.  Deep breathing will help with this.  If your fever persists for more than a few days, or the wound gets more red, call my office.
• The pain medication given to you can cause constipation, nausea and itching.  You may switch to Tylenol or Motrin when more comfortable.

• Elevate your leg above the level of your heart for at least an hour several times a day for 2-3 days after surgery to decrease swelling. 
• You may place as much weight on operative leg as tolerated, unless specifically told not to.  Discontinue crutches when you feel comfortable without them.
• While sitting, start flexing and extending knee and ankle as comfort allows.
• Start straight leg raises 20-40 times, 3 times a day.
• Start physical therapy within 2-3 days. If you do not already have an appointment and are using our therapists, please call 706-823-3807 to schedule an appointment.

• Your dressing may show blood stains after surgery.  This is expected.  If the blood is still wet after the first day, call my office.
• Remove all dressings and cover wounds with band-aids after three days.
• You may shower after 3 days.
• Do not swim or submerge incisions in water for 2 weeks.

• Your comfort level should be your guide for returning to work.
• Most people are able to return after the first post-operative visit.

• Report any complications to the office immediately.  This includes excessive bleeding, wound breakdown, increasing redness or pain, prolonged fever over 101 degrees, or increasing calf pain.
• Call office for follow-up appointment 10-14 days after surgery (if not scheduled). The office telephone number is 706-722-3401.
• A physician is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies and may be reached through the answering service by calling the regular office number (706-722-3401).