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Computer assisted arthroplasty is one of the most exciting advancements in orthopedic medicine in recent years. Mission Hospital is the first to bring this technology to Western North Carolina. Return to full motion living with this impressive technology and the experienced care of our knee surgery specialists.

To My Patients:

Thank you for choosing me to provide you with state-of-the-art medical care. I know that many of you have been dealing with painful and debilitating conditions, and I want you to know that your comfort and recovery are my highest priorities. During the past few years, there have been extraordinary advances in all the procedures I perform, and these refinements put you in an optimal position for a strong recovery. I hope your experience so far has been a positive one.

Post Operative Instructions

Arthroscopic SLAP repairs are done with minimally invasive techniques. SLAP stands for Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior lesion. This problem is characterized by a tear of the cartilage from the top of the glenoid. This cartilage is vital to the stability and function of your shoulder. It is also the insertion of the long head of the biceps muscle. This muscle is the “Popeye” muscle in your arm.

Post Operative Instructions

Arthroscopic subacromial decompressions of the shoulder are done for impingement, also known as subacromial bursitis. This disorder is characterized as an inflammation of the tissue between the rotator cuff and the bony prominence of the shoulder at the top of the arm or the acromium. Prior to surgery you learned some exercises from your physical therapist. These will be the mainstay of your rehabilitation and therapy after the surgery.

SPECIAL RESTRICTIOINS

Total hip arthroplasty post-operative patients have several unique and specific restrictions. These instructions and precautions are initially introduced during the preoperative class and continue for as long as you live. Specific precautions for total hip patients include restrictions on position of the hip after surgery. The hip should not be flexed, adducted, and internally rotated at the same time or a dislocation may occur.

GENERAL POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Following total knee arthroplasty, you will be involved with several care providers. Our office will coordinate physical therapy and home health to make sure that your surgery has been a success and you obtain maximum benefit from this procedure. I routinely use a rotating platform knee (knees that bend and rotate).

Post Operative Instructions

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is done using minimally invasive techniques. Prior to surgery, you have worked extensively with your therapist to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles and regain your shoulder motion. After surgery, you will be concentrating on regaining your preoperative motion and eventually strengthening the muscles again. This page will describe the therapy and your postoperative course.

Here are some links that describe the anatomy, the treatment, and the surgery that you have just had: