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Day 2

  • Dressing will be done and drainage tube will be removed: The dressing will become smaller , so that you can exercise your knee better.
  • The same set of exercises you did yesterday will be done today.
  • The epidural will continue in reduced dosage: You will be given mild pain relieving tablets.
  • For the patients operated on single knee, today is the last day of antibiotic course. After the last dose, your intravenous line will be removed.

Day 3

  • The epidural tube will be removed.
  • The urinary catheter will be removed.
  • Your exercise programme will continue.
  • The CPM angle will be increased to 40 degrees.
  • You will be made to stand up with the help of a walker and may be allowed to walk few steps if your condition permits.
Knee Exercise Programme
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After the Operation - Day 1
After the Operation - Day 2 & 3
After the Operation - Day 4, 5 & 6
After the Operation - Day 7
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