Half Knee Replacement

Recovery of knee

INFORMATION

Day surgery

On the day of surgery on the knee is most often a day to recover from your procedure. But it is not just resting. Depending on the time of the day of your surgery, you may be asked to sit in a chair or on the side of the bed.

Patients begin the simple activities, including pumps, ankle, leg lifts, and heel slides. It is important for patients to take medication against the pain enough to enable them to participate in their rehabilitation exercises. Some doctors put you in a motion machine, called CPM. The advantage of CPM has not been clearly demonstrated, and some surgeons choose not to use the camera ....

Hospitalization

During your hospitalization, you may experience physical and occupational therapists. The physiotherapist working on mobility, strengthening and walking. The occupational therapist works with you on preparing for tasks such as washing, dressing and other daily activities ....

Discharge / Rehabilitation

Patients are usually discharged 3-5 days after knee surgery. It is important that patients discharged to be able to safely get to their homes and perform routine activities such as going to the bathroom and food preparation ....

Walking

Most patients take their first steps after surgery using a walker. Patients with a good balance and a strong upper body may choose to use crutches. Transition to a cane depends on two factors. First, the restrictions of your surgeon - not all surgeons to allow its weight to be placed on the leg in the first weeks after surgery ....

Stairs

Many patients have to navigate stairs to enter or pass through their houses. Therefore, your therapist will work with you to get up and down stairs with crutches or a walker. the usual time of return: one week with crutch / Walker 4-6 weeks without help ....

Conduct

Return to driving depends on a number of factors, including the side of your operation and the type of vehicle you have (standard or automatic). Patients should be able to function safely and quickly gas and brake pedals. In any case, patients should drive while taking narcotic analgesics. the usual time of return: 4-6 weeks ....

Work

Return to work depends on the activity you have to do your work. Patients who work while sitting, walking limited, may intend to return about 4-6 weeks from the time of surgery ...

Replacement recovery guidelines Hip

In the operating room, you will receive a switch to allow you to self-administer pain medication to a strong rhythm, and can be received oxygen through a mask or tubes. If necessary, you will receive a blood transfusion ....

How long will I be up and about?

As quickly as possible the staff will help you get up and walk. If you have had minimally invasive surgery, you may even be able to walk on the same day as your operation.

Walking with crutches or a frame is encouraged. Most people will be walking independently with sticks after a week ....

When can I go home?

You generally in hospital for six to 10 days, depending on what progress you make and what type of knee replacement you've had. Patients who have undergone knee replacement at mid-tend to have a short stay in hospital. If you are generally fit and well the surgeon may suggest an accelerated rehabilitation program where you s.