Osteochondral Defect (OCD) Drilling: Post-Operative Instructions
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Dressings
You will have plastic adhesive (sticky) dressings on your surgical incisions. You are able to shower with the plastic dressings on, but they should not be immersed in water or go in the bath. If they become loose, we recommend reapplying plastic adhesive dressings such as Tegaderm® or OpSite®, which can be obtained from a pharmacy.
Pain Relief
Paracetamol should be taken regularly 3-4 times per day, and other pain relief should be taken as directed by your Anaesthetist and Dr Slattery. Ice packs can also be used to help treat swelling for the first 72hrs after your operation. The knee may be swollen for several days to a week post op.
Week 1 -2
Compression bandage for swelling
Keep the incision sites clean and dry – you require a wound review at 2 weeks post op
Non weight bearing with the leg in full extension
Exercises
Straight leg raises + Static quadriceps exercises, core strengthening
Brace
Hinged knee brace locked in Extension
Weeks 2-6
Compression bandage for swelling
Non weight bearing
Exercises
Straight leg raises
Static quadriceps exercises
Well-leg stationary cycling, upper body ergometer for cardio. Add upper body and core conditioning
Brace
Hinged knee brace 0-30
Weeks 6 – 12
Review with X-Ray at 6 weeks
Partial weight bearing 50% with crutches
Exercises
Straight leg raises + Static quadriceps exercises
Stationary Bike, gradually increasing resistance
Brace
Unlock Braceat 6 weeks
Review at 12 weeks with MRI Scan
Contact Us If:
You have a persistent fever
You have wound ooze or discharge
You get calf/leg swelling and pain
Follow-up Appointments
If an appointment has not been made for you prior to discharge, please contact VBJS on 03 5752 5020. All patients require a wound review at 10-14 days after surgery.
