Post-operative Care

Dr McLean’s post-operative management is tailored to each individual patient

Dr McLean performs a variety of orthopaedic operations.

Following surgery, Dr McLean routinely provides each patient with an information package to help guide your recovery and rehabilitation. Please ask Dr McLean to clarify your restrictions prior to surgery to avoid disappointment.

Dr McLean’s standard post-operative guide includes:

• Patient Information on your recovery and expected milestones
• A Post-Operative Exercise Sheet
• A Physiotherapy or Hand Therapy Referral, that includes your Rehabilitation Goals & Therapy Recommendations
• A Guide of your Post-Operative Restrictions & Expected Milestones
• A Medical Certificate
• A Workcover Certificate (if applicable)
• A Flying &/or Driving Clearance (if applicable)

Post-operative Considerations

• Blood Clot Prevention After Surgery
• Casts & Splints
• Crutches, Canes, and Walkers
• Fracture Healing
• Pain Management – Medications
• Pain Management – Alternatives
• Smoking & Surgery

Physiotherapy

• Rehabilitation Exercise and Conditioning Handouts
• Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program
• Rotator Cuff Tear (Massive) and Anterior Deltoid Re-training
• Shoulder Exercise Guide

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