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After Your Surgery

Find general recovery reminders, pain-management information, warning signs and follow-up expectations after discharge.

Recovery and Reminders

Follow the written instructions provided at discharge. Rest, hydration, activity, wound care, medication and follow-up requirements vary by procedure.

  • Have a responsible adult available for the period directed by the care team.
  • Do not drive, operate machinery, drink alcohol or make important decisions while affected by anesthesia or prescribed pain medicine.
  • Keep follow-up appointments and therapy visits.
  • Use braces, slings, dressings and mobility aids as instructed.

Postoperative Pain Relief

Some discomfort is expected after surgery. Use prescribed and approved over-the-counter medicines exactly as directed. Do not combine medicines or exceed labeled doses unless your clinical team has instructed you to do so.

Non-medication measures such as ice, elevation, positioning and movement may be recommended depending on the procedure.

Questions After Discharge

Use the contact instructions given to you at discharge for questions about recovery or follow-up care. Your surgical team will explain the appropriate contacts for your procedure.

Orthopaedic Urgent Walk-In Clinic

For a new, non-emergency orthopaedic injury or acute musculoskeletal concern, Pinehurst Surgical Clinic operates a separate Orthopaedic Urgent Walk-In Clinic at 5 First Village Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374. Walk-ins are welcome during the clinic's posted hours.

Walk-in clinic phone: (910) 295-0287
Hours: Monday–Friday, 11 AM–6 PM; Saturday, 9–11 AM; Sunday, 1–3 PM. Call to confirm hours before visiting, particularly on holidays.

View Pinehurst Surgical Clinic's walk-in service information.

After surgery: For symptoms or questions specifically related to your procedure, follow your written discharge instructions and contact your surgeon or designated surgical team. The walk-in clinic is a separate service and is not a substitute for your postoperative care plan. Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency.

When to Contact Your Surgeon

Use the procedure-specific contact information provided at discharge. Contact the surgeon or designated clinical team for symptoms such as worsening pain not controlled by the plan, persistent nausea or vomiting, concerning swelling, drainage, fever or other changes listed in your instructions.

Emergency Symptoms

Emergency care: Call 911 or seek emergency care for severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled bleeding or another life-threatening emergency.

Therapy and Mobility

Follow weight-bearing, exercise, movement and equipment instructions exactly. Do not advance activity beyond the plan provided by your surgeon or therapist.

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