Post-operative wound care plans
Practical instructions for the first weeks after surgery — covering dressings, ice, pain relief, sutures and what to watch out for.
Shoulder arthroscopy wound care
Wound care plan after shoulder arthroscopy: dressings, sling positioning, ice, anti-inflammatories and when to contact the rooms.
Knee arthroscopy wound care
Wound care plan after knee arthroscopy: dressings, elevation, ice, anti-inflammatories and when to contact the rooms.
Arthroplasty (joint replacement) wound care
Wound care plan after joint replacement surgery: dressings, sutures, ice, anti-inflammatories and when to contact the rooms.
Fracture fixation wound care
Wound care plan after fracture fixation: dressings, weight bearing, ice, sutures, anti-inflammatories and when to contact the rooms.
General guide only. These resources are intended as a general guide. Please follow the instructions of your treating surgeon and physiotherapist — your individual recovery plan may differ.