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If you elected to receive the circulating cooling device, this can be used continuously for the first 3 days, (while the initial post-op dressing is on).

This should be done for the first several days after surgery. The best position is lying down with two pillows lengthwise under your entire leg. Elevate your knee and ankle above the level of your heart.The following instructions are intended as a guide to help you achieve these individual goals and recover as quickly as possible after your knee surgery.

Recovery after knee surgery entails controlling swelling and discomfort, healing, return of range-of-motion of the knee joint, regaining strength in the muscles around the knee joint, and a gradual return to activities.

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