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Post-Op Instructions

The instructions below include general discharge information for our patients.

As always, please follow specific instructions as given to you by your doctor following any procedure.

Keep your hand elevated at all times:

Hand higher than elbow, elbow higher than shoulder.

  1. Elevation reduces swelling which reduces pain, stiffness & risk of infection.
  2. Adequate and appropriate elevation of the extremity requires that the hand be held above the elbow and the elbow above the shoulder AT ALL TIMES when feasible.
  3. DO NOT remove your post-operative dressing unless specifically directed to do so.
  4. A small amount of bleeding through the dressing is expected. If the dressing becomes saturated with
    blood, call the office for further instructions: (214) 823-5351.
  5. Keep the dressing clean and dry. You may cover with plastic bag and tape for watertight seal when
    bathing.
  6. If you are given prescription medications, take them only as prescribed.
  7. If you have fever 101 degrees Fahrenheit, excessive vomiting, excessive bleeding, unusual reaction to
    medications, pain not relieved by elevation, rest and pain medicines, or any worrisome changes of the
    extremity, please call the office at (214) 823-5351.
  8. DO NOT drive, drink alcohol or use other controlled substances, make any important decisions, operate
    heavy machinery or hazardous equipment for at least 24 hours after surgery or while still taking
    prescription/narcotic pain medication.
  9. Please call the office at (214) 823-5351 to confirm or schedule your follow up appointment within the first
    few days after your operation.
  10. You may receive a questionnaire/survey by mail regarding your experience at the hospital/surgery center.
    Your opinions are very important to us.
Lankford Hand Surgery is a proud member of the American Society for Surgery of the hand | ASSH www.assh.org/handcare
American Society for Surgery of the hand

phone
(214) 823-5351

fax
(214) 528-2825

hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM to Noon

email
[email protected]

dallas office
8220 Walnut Hill Lane, PB2, Suite 514 Dallas, TX 75231

frisco office
5575 Frisco Square Blvd #530, Frisco, TX 75034

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