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Newton-Wellesley Hospital

2014 Washington Street

Newton, MA 02462

617-243-6000

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Ambulatory Care Center - Natick

307 W Central St

Natick, MA 01760

617-243-5345

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Ambulatory Care Center - Newton

159 Wells Ave

Newton Centre, MA 02459

617-243-5777

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Ambulatory Care Center - Walpole

111 Norfolk Street

Walpole, MA 02081maps

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Ambulatory Care Center – Wellesley

978 Worcester Road (rte 9)

Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482

781-235-5200

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Maxwell Blum Emergency Pavilion

2014 Washington Street

Newton, MA 02462

617-243-6000

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Outpatient Surgery Center - Wellesley

25 Washington Street

Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481

617-219-1520

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Waltham Walk-In

9 Hope Ave

Waltham, MA 02453

617-243-5590

Monday through Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Post-Operative Day 2

 

Daily Plan of Care: Day Two

  • Patient receiving care after joint replacement surgeryYou will continue with incentive spirometer to exercise your lungs.
  • Pain medicines will continue, as you need them. The PCA device is usually stopped on this day and oral medicines for pain are used.
  • A blood thinning (anticoagulant) medication will continue.
  • IV fluids and antibiotics will be stopped.
  • Smaller bandages will be put over your incision.
  • You will be given a laxative at bedtime if needed.
  • An orthopaedic resident, PA and NP will make rounds daily.
  • Ice may be applied to your knee to help with swelling and pain.
  • Compression boots will be worn to promote circulation and prevent blood clots. You may also have elastic stockings. The bladder catheter may be removed.
  • Lab tests may be done.
  • Your diet will be advanced as tolerated and fluids increased to prevent constipation.
  • If you have not already done so, encourage a family member or friend to come to the Hospital to review the next day’s discharge planning with a member of your health care team. Staff will provide a tentative discharge time so you can arrange for transportation home.

Activity

Physical Therapy

Two sessions, one morning and one afternoon

  • Progression of strengthening and range of motion exercises.
  • Progression of bed mobility, transfers bed to chair and back and walking. 

Occupational Therapy:

  • Self-care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming while sitting.
  • Training in use of adaptive equipment, if needed.
  • Bathroom transfers on and off commode or toilet.
  • You will spend more time out of bed during the day.
  • You should perform the exercises given by your therapists – try to do a little more each day.
  • You will complete more walking and transfers from bed to chair with help from your therapists and nurses.

Case Management

  • Case manager or social worker may be in to further discuss discharge plan.
  • Arrange for home services if needed.

To learn more about joint replacement surgery or make an appointment, please call us at 855-KNEE-HIP (855-563-3447) or email us.

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