When Can I Hot Tub OR Swim After Surgery

Patients and viewers often ask when it is safe to have a bath, hot tub, or swim after surgery. There are, of course, concerns with any incision being submerged before it has healed. The surgeons discuss these issues and others in this episode.

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[cathystates]

You guys are the best. I’ve really enjoyed watching these videos since my knee replacement six weeks ago.

[srdjanjovanovic]

Brilliant video, very informative ! I suggest you make another video on Pool Therapy / Exercise after ACLR !

[jeffbranning]

Fantastic video as always!!

This is exactly the same info as my orthopedic doctor and staff told me after my total knee replacement surgery.

I waited until the scabs on my incision were completely gone and then waited another week just to be safe. It was at least 6 weeks after my surgery before I went back to enjoying the hot tub.

Once I was able to get back into my hot tub my recovery was even better as I was able to help the muscles and tendons heal/get back to normal faster with the nice warm water while exercising my knee in the tub.

The hot tub also seemed to help reduce the swelling using the tub in addition to using the ice pack when not in the tub.

Between the hot tub and the ice therapy I had better blood flow helping the joint heal faster and thus increasing my range of motion. 😊

[jefflimp]

Great video as usual! Would love to see a video on pool therapy for TKR if you haven’t covered it before. Thx as always!

[ChrisBrown-sgck]

I just had rotator cuff surgery this is great advice I love watching your video

[KJSvitko]

Great advice. People need to hear this in relation to showers and a bath. Too many people do not understand this.

[Mel-yhyn]

Keep the videos coming! Not only entertaining but informative! Also I agree, don’t do hot tubs earlier than told, they are dirty. My daughter would get ear infections from going under water. She knows better now.

[carlkirby]

Nice explanation for staying out of the pool/spa after surgery! Take care of yourself!

[SuperJill]

U 2 r deeply respected by me and many others who haven't said so.
Great chemistry and mutual respect is seen here.

[cherylturgeon]

Also I was told after my knee replacement no dental work for 6 months. I absolutely love you both! Great channel and very informative 👍🏻💓

[besame]

Getting so much good info from you all, tyvm! Man is my knee sore, been 6 days,

[lindamartin]

It’s been almost 8 weeks since ORIF for broken ankle and I still have a small scab. I’m not going in any water for the foreseeable future. Thanks for your information. Always so informative.

[alidavalentinagosgnach]

Great video as always!! You should do one on water therapy excersise on knee and hip!

[suddenlysolo]

I'm preparing for two TKR's and a THR over the next year or so so it doesn't sound like I'll be getting much use out of the hot tub. I really appreciate the informative videos. Thank you!

[elsplace]

Every time I see a video of yours brought back to the before and after of bilateral THR and your info and just you cheered me up. Now I have to have to get cataract surgery or go blind doc said. Well I guess I'll go to the surgery center one more time. Be well !

[ginakleinejaeger]

Love you guys! This was a great video. Good information. That was one of my main questions after my knee surgery.

[lindamatisse-brown]

Great info, having TKR in 6 weeks and love my aqua fit class so will take your advice on board. Thanks

[Mel-yhyn]

You guys are just awesome! You complement each other so well….. I vision a reality show “a day in the hospital of 2 Docs, ” coming up??!

[AmberAmbroziak]

Can you do a video of HOW to properly get into and out of your house bathtub after a hip replacement? I just want to take a normal hot bath at home but I cannot find any videos how to properly get in and sit in the bath and to get out. I am only finding how to shower using a bath bench after hip surgery.

[brendathomas]

Any advice on swimming strokes after TKR would be gratefully received
. Thank you for your channel