Patient Instructions &Post-Op Care

Patient Instructions &

📋 Patient Instructions — OAIC Peshawar

Patient Instructions &
Post-Op Care

General guidance for OAIC patients before and after treatment. Every procedure has its own specific instructions given directly by Dr Muhammad Inam Khan — this page is a general reference, not a replacement for the personalised instructions you receive at your appointment.

These are general instructions for orientation only. Every patient receives specific, written instructions for their exact procedure directly from Dr Inam at discharge — always follow those individual instructions over the general guidance on this page.

Before Your Appointment or Surgery

First Visit

What to Bring

Previous X-rays/MRI/CT scans, prior medical reports, a current medication list, and your CNIC.

Pre-Surgery

Fasting Instructions

If surgery involves anaesthesia, you will be given specific fasting times before your procedure — follow these exactly as instructed.

Pre-Surgery

Medication Review

Tell the clinic about all medications and supplements you take — some, particularly blood thinners, may need to be paused before surgery under medical guidance.

Pre-Surgery

Investigations

Blood tests, imaging, or anaesthesia fitness assessment may be requested in advance depending on your procedure and health history.

General Post-Operative Care

Wound Care

Keep the Dressing Clean & Dry

Avoid soaking the wound until cleared. Attend all scheduled dressing changes and follow-up visits.

Mobility

Follow Your Weight-Bearing Instructions

Whether you can bear full weight, partial weight, or need to avoid weight-bearing entirely depends entirely on your specific procedure.

Medication

Take Pain Relief as Prescribed

Staying ahead of pain, rather than waiting until it is severe, generally supports better early mobilisation.

Physiotherapy

Attend Physiotherapy Sessions

Structured physiotherapy is a core part of recovery for joint replacement, ligament reconstruction, and fracture surgery alike.

Illustrative Recovery Timeline

Illustrative only — your own procedure-specific timeline will differ and will be provided at discharge.

Week 0-2

Early Recovery

Wound healing, initial dressing changes, and beginning gentle, supervised movement as advised.

Week 2-6

Progressive Mobilisation

Increasing activity and physiotherapy intensity as guided by your follow-up reviews.

Week 6-12

Functional Recovery

Return to most daily activities for many procedures, with continued strengthening.

3-6+ Months

Full Recovery

Full strength and function for many procedures; some — such as Ilizarov treatment — take longer and follow their own separate timeline.

Why Patients Choose OAIC

📝 Written Instructions Every Time

Every patient leaves with specific, written post-op instructions for their exact procedure — not generic advice alone.

📞 Direct Access for Concerns

Patients can call the clinic directly with post-operative questions rather than navigating a large hospital call centre.

🏥 Hospital Backup When Needed

Lady Reading Hospital MTI provides full facilities for any post-operative complication requiring hospital-level care.

Sports Injury Treatment in Peshawar

Sports and physical activity injuries require specialist assessment — the same pain can mean a simple sprain or a complete structural tear that needs surgery. Dr Inam’s Fellowship in Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Orthobiologics (Greece) provides specific expertise in this area.

Main Clinic — Peshawar

Akbar Medical Centre

Address:Clinic 311A, Third Floor, Akbar Medical Centre, Peshawar

Days:Monday – Friday

Hours:4:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Sunday:12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Charsadda

Haleem Medical Centre

Address:Peshawar Road, Charsadda

Days:Saturday

Hours:9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Hospital OPD

Lady Reading Hospital MTI

Address:Department of Orthopaedics, LRH MTI, Peshawar

Phone:091-9211430

For complex fractures and surgical procedures requiring hospital facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring to my first appointment at OAIC?

Bring any previous X-rays, MRI or CT scans, prior medical reports, a list of current medications, and your CNIC. If you have had previous surgery related to your current condition, bring any operative notes or discharge summaries available.

How should I care for my surgical wound after orthopedic surgery?

Keep the dressing clean and dry until your first follow-up, avoid soaking the wound, watch for signs of infection such as increasing redness, warmth, swelling, or discharge, and attend your scheduled dressing changes. Specific wound care instructions vary by procedure and are given individually after your surgery.

When should I contact OAIC urgently after surgery?

Contact the clinic promptly if you develop fever, rapidly increasing pain or swelling, wound discharge with foul odour, numbness or loss of movement in the operated limb, chest pain, or breathlessness.

How soon can I resume normal activity after orthopedic surgery?

Grade 1 and Grade 2 muscle strains (partial tears) are typically managed non-surgically with physiotherapy, rest, and PRP orthobiologics where appropriate. Grade 3 complete muscle or tendon ruptures usually require surgical repair to restore function — and early treatment gives better outcomes than delayed surgery. An MRI is used to grade the injury accurately and guide the correct management pathway.

Have a Question About Your Recovery?

Contact the clinic directly — don’t wait for your next scheduled visit if something feels wrong.

Peshawar Clinic: Mon–Fri 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Sunday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Charsadda: Saturday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM