Post-Op Pain Management & Care After Total Knee Replacement | SROSM (Montgomery, TX)

by William M, Hayes, MD | 17 days ago

#KneeReplacement #Orthopedics #PainManagement In this practical guide from Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (SROSM), we break down post-op pain management and home care after total knee replacement—what to expect in the first days and weeks, how to use a multimodal plan (nerve block, acetaminophen, NSAIDs as appropriate, limited/short-course opioids if prescribed, icing, elevation, and physical therapy), and how to safely taper medications. We also cover wound care, sleep positions, compression/DVT prevention, and red-flags that mean call your care team.