Post Op Instructions

General Guidance After Surgery

Patients often have many questions following their orthopedic surgery; recovery time, mobility, medication, follow up appointments and much more. If you have recently had surgery on your ankle, knee or shoulder with leading orthopedic surgeon Dr. Geoffrey Van Thiel, download and access the documents below to ensure the optimal level of post-op care. You’ll be on the road to recovery faster and back doing the things you love. Do you have a questions about post op care that is not included in the documentation below? Just contact the friendly and knowledgeable staff at the offices of Dr. Van Thiel.

Post Op Instructions for Ankle Surgery

Hip Surgery – Post Op Instructions

Knee Surgery – Post Op Instructions

Post Op Instructions for Shoulder Surgery


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