Open Elbow Surgery Radial Head Replacement Resection Post ...
Laith M Jazrawi, MD
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Chief, Division of Sports Medicine T 646-501-7223
Post-Operative Instructions Open Elbow Surgery, Radial Head Replacement/Resection
Day of Surgery
A. Diet as tolerated. B. Pain medication as needed every 6 hours. C. Icing is important for the first 5-7 days post-op. While the post-op dressing is in place, icing should be done
continuously. Once the dressing is removed on the first or second day, ice is applied for 20-minute periods 3-4 times per day. Care must be taken with icing to avoid frostbite. D. Make sure you have a physical therapy post-op appointment set up for the first week-10 days after surgery. E. If you have a splint or half cast, you will start PT after the splint is removed in the office at your first postoperative appointment which is usually at 2 weeks
First Post-Operative Day
A. Continue icing B. You will need to keep your incision dry when taking a shower. Do this for about 2 weeks after surgery. If
you have a splint or half cast (hardshell) leave it dry. No need to do dressing changes until your first followup visit at 2 weeks post-op.
Second Post-Operative Day
A. Continue icing
Third Post-Operative Day Until Return Visit
A. Continue ice pack as needed. B. If you don't have a split or half cast, you may remove surgical bandage after you shower and apply a
waterproof bandage (may be purchased at your local pharmacy) to the wounds. Please ensure that the bandage is large enough to completely cover the incision. Apply a fresh waterproof bandage after each shower. If you have splint you do not need to change anything. Keep extremity dry
Call our office @ 646-501-7223 option 4, option 2 to confirm your first postoperative visit, which is usually about 1-2 weeks after surgery. If you are experiencing any problems, please call our office or contact us via the internet at .
NYU Langone Orthopedic Center 333 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016 T 646-501-7223 F 646-754-9505
Laith M Jazrawi, MD
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Chief, Division of Sports Medicine T 646-501-7223
Post Operative Rehabilitation Protocol: Open Elbow Surgery, Radial Head Replacement/Resection
Name: ____________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
Diagnosis: _______________________________________________________
Date of Surgery: ______________________
Phase I ? Immediate Post Operative Phase (Week 0-1)
? Goals o Allow soft tissue healing o Decrease pain and inflammation o Retard muscular atrophy
? Week 1 o Posterior splint at 90? elbow flexion with wrist free for motion (sling for comfort) o Elbow compression dressing o Exercises ? Gripping ? Wrist ROM (passive only) ? Shoulder isometrics (no shoulder ER)
Phase II ? Intermediate Phase (Week 3-7)
? Goals o Restore full pain free range of motion o Improve strength, power, endurance of upper extremity musculature o Gradually increase functional demands
? Week 3-5 o Progress elbow ROM, emphasize full extension o Initiate flexibility exercises for: ? Wrist ext/flexion ? Forearm supination/pronation ? Elbow ext/flexion
o Initiate strengthening exercises for: ? Wrist ext/flexion ? Forearm supination/pronation ? Elbow ext/flexors ? Shoulder program (Thrower's Ten Shoulder Program)
? Week 6-7 o Continue all exercises listed above o Initiate light sport activities
Phase III ? Advanced Strengthening Program (Week 8-12)
? Goals o Improve strength/power/endurance o Gradually initiate sporting activities
NYU Langone Orthopedic Center 333 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016 T 646-501-7223 F 646-754-9505
Laith M Jazrawi, MD
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Chief, Division of Sports Medicine T 646-501-7223
? Week 8-11 o Initiate eccentric exercise program o Initiate plyometric exercise drills o Continue shoulder and elbow strengthening and flexibility exercises o Initiate interval throwing program for throwing athletes
Phase IV ? Return to Activity (week 14-32)
? Goals o Gradual return to activities
? Week 12 o Return to competitive throwing o Continue Thrower's Ten Exercise Program
Comments:
Frequency: ______ times per week
Duration: ________ weeks
Signature: _____________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________
NYU Langone Orthopedic Center 333 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016 T 646-501-7223 F 646-754-9505
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