Post-Op Instructions
After Percutaneus Tenotomy
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Post-Op Instructions For Patients After Percutaneus Tenotomy
1
 Leave your dressing on until tomorrow AM. Remove it before your morning shower.
2
 Avoid excessive standing or walking during the first 24 hours (i.e. no shopping, standing in lines, etc.)
3
 Do not participate in athletic activity during the first 24 hours.
Watch For The Following Warning Signs
1
 Prolonged bleeding. The dressing may become spotted, however, the blood stain should not continue to spread for more than 30 minutes. If bleeding continues, please call (635-7700)
2

Prolonged pain. Medications are not routinely prescribed because most patients report little if any pain. If necessary, use Advil®, Nuprin®, Motrin IB®, Aleve® or Tylenol® as directed on the package.

If you experience any problems associated with the procedure please call Dr. Sol at 635-7700 and follow the automated instructions which will instruct you to press 1 for emergency and leave a detailed message (including your phone number). After you hang-up, the computer will begin searching for Dr. Sol to replay your message. After hearing your message, he will call you back at the number you leave.