ACL Reconstruction Guidebook (2.2MB) - Dartmouth-Hitchcock

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Date of surgery: Surgeon: Date of first follow-up appointment: Now that you have decided to have ACL reconstructive surgery, we want to help answer some questions that patients often have. Our goal is to provide you with information about what you can expect before, during, and after your stay with us. This guidebook is divided into four sections to make it easy for you to find the information you need, no matter which stage of the process you are in. Throughout the book, you will see tips from one of our ACL patients, Sarah Fittro. We hope you will find inspiration and helpful guidance from someone who has been through this surgery and recovery. Please bring this guidebook with you to your appointments and to the hospital on the day of your surgery to use as a reference tool and to make additional notes. DePARtment of oRthoPAeDiCs SportS Medicine teaM On the front cover and this page: Gunnar Shaw, ACL reconstruction by Dr. Michael Sparks in 2010. Hear Gunnar’s story online at patients.d-h.org/gunnar ACL Reconstruction Guidebook 1 2 3 4
You probably have many questions about how to prepare yourself for surgery. You may also want to know how to prepare your home for your return. The checklists in this section are designed to help guide you through this preparation process. For general information, you may also find our web site helpful: patients.d-h.org/acl Getting Ready for Surgery Getting Ready for Surgery 1
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Page 5 and 6: PATIENT tip What Should I Pack for
Page 7 and 8: Prepare Your Shower ■ Some patien
Page 9 and 10: 12 What to Expect the Day of Surger
Page 11 and 12: 14 Preventing Blood Clots The preve
Page 13 and 14: 16 Frequently Asked Questions After
Page 15 and 16: Now that your surgery is done, your
Page 17 and 18: Your pain medications ■ Based on
Page 19 and 20: Six Weeks and On How you will feel
Page 21 and 22: physical therapy Protocol: Courtesy
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ACL Reconstruction Guidebook (2.2MB) - Dartmouth-Hitchcock

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