Pre And Post Operative Shoulder Surgery Care - Maitri Hospital

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• When you are in a situation where there is no
  hope other than a shoulder surgery, you will be
  too worried as and as the days pass by, and the
  day of surgery arrives. Your orthopaedic
  surgeon in Kota will definitely give you a list
  of DOs and DONTs for the days that lie before
  the surgery to make it easy and comfortable for
  you, while also preparing you physically and
  mentally for the operation. Once you have made
  through the surgery, and everything goes
  alright, you are so relaxed and stress-free! But,
  the surgery done doesnt mean everything gets
  back to normal. There is a certain recovery time
  that your shoulder will require to get back to
  normal everyday routines. And, up till this time
  comes, there is a lot that you need to take care
  of. Just like the DOs and DONTs you receive
  prior to your surgery, you receive an equal list
  after your surgery too. It is important to
  follow both these pre and post surgery
  instructions so that you not only have a
  successful surgery, but also avoid any kinds of
  complications ever in the future.
• Pre-surgery instructions
• You need to stop taking all aspirin products,
  anti-inflammatory medicines, and herbal/vitamin
  supplements at least seven days prior to your
  surgery. Also, discontinue any blood thinning
  medications, as these may increase the risk of
  bleeding and complications of anesthesia during
  the surgery.
• You also need to inform your doctor of all the
  medications you are on at present, and nay
  changes in your medications between your
  pre-operative visit and the day of the surgery.
  You will need to discontinue or alter this
  medication schedule as per the doctors
  instructions.
• You need to stay completely healthy before the
  surgery. This is why if you encounter any
  illness prior to the surgery, make sure to inform
  your doctor, even if it is a simple common cold.
  Any infection within the body can increase the
  risk of operative site infection! Even a small
  infection or health issue may result in
  postponing your surgery to a later stage, to
  avoid all possible risks.
• You must shower with an antibacterial soap before
  the surgery to prevent infection.
• Post-surgery care
• If your doctor sends you home with a sling, make
  sure you keep it on until the surgeon asks you
  to remove it. This will help keep your shoulder
  in place. You will be provided with special
  guidelines of wearing or removing the sling while
  sleeping, bathing, or getting dressed. Make sure
  to follow these instructions very carefully to
  avoid any complications.

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• The worst part of a post-surgery is sleeping. You
  will need to sleep flat on your back or on the
  shoulder that hasnt been operated throughout the
  night. This can make the night worse. You can
  keep yourself comfortable by sleeping in a
  recliner rather than a bed.
• Do not drive even the smallest distance until
  your doctor permits you to. This can be very
  risky, not only because of the shoulder
  misplacement possibilities, but also because any
  prescription medications can affect your driving.
  Until your orthopaedic surgeon in Kota informs
  you that driving is now safe for you, avoid
  driving at any cost.
• You must follow all instructions given to you by
  your surgeon about bathing and wound care. The
  dressings will have to be changed and managed as
  per the instructions.
• You will be advised exercises and physical
  therapies along with the medications. Following
  all these instructions are very important if you
  want a quick recovery, and a happy comfortable
  life ahead with no issues regarding your shoulder
  in the years to come.
• Apart from the above instructions, it is also
  important that you keep a check on certain
  symptoms. For example, increased drainage from
  your incision, increased swelling, increased
  redness around the operated area, high fever,
  foul odour, sudden calf pain, chest pain,
  shortness of breath, or cold blue fingers call
  for an immediate appointment with your surgeon!
  These symptoms may require immediate attention
  and treatment.
• Now that you are mentally prepared with all that
  you have to do and manage before and after a
  shoulder surgery, you are in a better situation
  to handle the circumstances. So, when you are
  looking for a shoulder surgery, or any other
  orthopaedic surgery for that matter, you can
  approach Maitri Hospitals most experienced
  orthopaedic surgeon in Kota, who has immense
  experience to perform almost all kinds of
  surgeries like knee replacements, hip
  replacement, crushed injury repairs, club foot
  surgeries, bone grafting, major amputation, and
  tendon lengthening.
• For more information, visit http//www.maitrihosp
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