![]() ![]() Be prepared to take medicine before/after PT if needed. You will not be completely pain free while your body repairs itself. You will likely need pain medication at least for the first 2-3 days. It is meant to control your pain to help make your recovery be more comfortable. Pain medication is prescribed as needed therefore, if you don’t want to take it you don’t have to. It is OK to take the opiate and NSAID at the same time. Prescription only: Celebrex (aka celecoxib), Mobic (aka meloxicam), Diclofenac (aka Voltaren – topical gel or oral tablets) Types of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)Īvailable over the counter: Motrin/Advil (aka ibuprofen, adult dose 600-800mg every 6 hours as needed for pain), and Aleve (aka naprosyn or naproxen, adult dose 250-500mg twice a day as needed for pain, Aspirin 81mg-325mg.) Doses over 3 grams/day can be toxic to the liver. Do not take more than 3 grams of Tylenol in a 24-hour period. It is added to most opiates as an additional pain reliever. Hydrocodone with acetaminophen (aka Norco, Vicodin)Īcetaminophen aka Tylenol is not an anti-inflammatory drug but it is a pain reliever.Oxycodone with acetaminophen (aka Percocet).You/friend/family member can pick it up in our office. Before you run out let us know and we can write a new prescription. These prescriptions must be hand delivered to the pharmacy. Opiates (aka narcotics) are controlled substances. The representative from the company will call your home or see you in the office before surgery to discuss insurance coverage and cost of the unit. In this way it’s more convenient than ice bags which are messy, need to be refrozen constantly and can cause ice burns to your skin if not used properly. ![]() You will need to refill the ice every 3-6 hours. You are able to select a temperature that is comfortable to you and the device will maintain it constantly by continuously recirculating the ice water flowing to the pad. A pad is applied over your joint with velcro straps. It is a small cooler that is filled with ice and water. They are designed to maintain a constant cool temperature over the joint or extremity where you are having pain and swelling. Cold therapy units Ice Man (purchase) or Game Ready (rental) help decrease pain and swelling and the need for pain medication. ![]()
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