The road to recovery after an orthopaedic injury or surgery can, at times, be long and confusing. You likely have lots of questions. For instance, how will your surgeon manage your pain after surgery, how can you safely navigate a flight of stairs using crutches, and which exercises will help you return to your sport and avoid a future ACL tear?

These articles have been curated by the experts at OrthoInfo to help address your concerns and give you the resources you need, in one convenient place, to help you have a successful outcome.

Recovery After an Orthopaedic Injury or Surgery

Recovering from an injury or surgery can pose a lot of physical, emotional, and even financial challenges. OrthoInfo is here to help, with advice on caring for yourself after you are discharged home, managing pain, and planning ahead to ensure a safe and successful recovery.

Rehabilitation After an Orthopaedic Injury or Surgery

After an injury or surgery, an exercise conditioning program will help you return to daily activities and enjoy a more active, healthy lifestyle. Following a well-structured conditioning program will also help you return to sports and other recreational activities.

OrthoInfo offers a variety of rehabilitation and conditioning programs for a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, as well as for post-surgical recovery. These pages and handouts can be printed as PDFs or viewed on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

To ensure that these programs are safe and effective for you, they should be performed under your doctor's supervision. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about which exercises will best help you meet your rehabilitation goals.