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Can you tell me how to shower after knee surgery?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Did your surgeon: give you instructions on how to take bath? I would avoid taking shower until you get clear instructions from them. You could in meantime do a sponge bath until you hear from them and keep the knee dry and don't wash it.

Answered 7/17/2014

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