After knee surgery

Preparing your home for your needs after knee replacement surgery

Discover the best tips and tricks to get a good night's rest after your knee replacement surgery 🤗 With our comprehensive guide, you'll be snoozing like a baby in no time. Say goodbye to sleepless nights and hello to a healthier recovery! 💤

WEEK 1 Diminish Pain & Swelling your therapists will reduce swelling by using cold and compression therapy. then you will start range-of-motion exercises. WEEK 2 Full Knee Extension Through non-weigh bearing exercises your therapists will help you reach a full knee extension. WEEK 3-6 Walking & Light Aerobics M

Must haves for knee surgery recovery from meniscus tear, ACL tear and knee replacement surgery

So, you’ve decided to take the step towards a painless life and undergo a full knee replacement surgery. As someone whose partner had the surgery before, I can tell you that you’re making an excellent decision. After it’s all said and done, you’ll be wondering why you didn’t do it sooner in the first place. However, there’s more to the recovery from a knee replacement surgery than just rest.

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Something ACL patients, really any knee surgery patient, struggles with the most is regaining full knee extension. Out of surgery, many lay their legs straight, and one knee looks like this, if not…

Top 5 mistakes after knee replacement, Knee replacement surgery is a major event in a patient's life. It is a complex procedure that requires a lot of planning and preparation from the patient to ensure a successful recovery. Although the surgery can provide relief from pain and can help improve the quality of life, there are some common mistakes that people tend to make after the surgery that can lead to complications and prolong the recovery process.In this article, we will be taking a…

Second knee brace given at post-op appointment 6 days after surgery. This knee brace at first felt very uncomfortable because it has to be put on right because if not, then it will cause a lot of pain. If too loose not enough support, therefore leg will feel heavy. Then if it's too tight, you'll cut off your circulation. Now that I started physical therapy it feels just right, but still is a BIG pain to put on/off.

Article featured on Orthogate The first knee replacement surgery took place in 1968 and since that time it has become more common with an estimated 600,000 total knee replacements (TKA’s) occurring annually in the United States. It is one of the most successful operations in all of medicine thanks to advances in the materials and […]

Running after knee surgery - how to come back strong

my knee on day 1 after surgery

You will return from surgery with a large dressing on the knee area. A small drainage tube will be placed during surgery to help drain excess fluids from the joint area. Your leg will be placed in a continuous

If you are scheduled for knee replacement surgery, we suggest preparing for postsurgery by creating a first-floor living space and 7 other tips.

Recovery from knee replacement surgery can be full of challenges along the way. We find that the patients who know what to expect after surgery, generally have excellent perspective on their progress and feel less anxious during their recovery period.

Caring for someone after a total knee replacement can help ensure a smooth recovery. This article gives 10 tips you can use to help them recover.

First day went well. I felt great until about lunch time probably because of all the drugs in my system. After lunch things started to get harder and more painful.

Why no ibuprofen after knee surgery? Have you recently had knee replacement surgery? Or, are you planning on getting one soon? If so, you may be wondering why you shouldn’t take ibuprofen after the surgery. In this article, we will dive into the world of knee surgery and answer the question of why no ibuprofen after knee surgery?Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can be used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. Generally, NSAIDs are taken to reduce discomfort…