The Days Following Your Surgery - Dr. Boghosian

by Desert Orthopedic Center | 3 days ago

DESERT ORTHOPEDIC CENTER Dr. Boghosian discusses the days following your surgery which are just as crucial as the days leading up to it. After a hip or knee replacement, you will experience a period I call the honeymoon stage, which occurs a few days post-operation. During this time, the medications and block used during surgery begin to wear off, and you may feel relatively good with minimal pain. However, as the swelling increases, your pain will likely intensify. Swelling and