Re: Knee replacement

Posted by Hemmjo on November 15, 2023 at 03:42:13 from (23.245.215.58):

In Reply to: Knee replacement posted by 37 chief on November 14, 2023 at 19:58:24:

Is the bad knee on your clutch leg?

I have only had experience with my wife. She has had one knee and one hip replaced. We have Orthopedic One here in Central Ohio. It is all they do. In and out same day unless there are complications. Before you can leave the surgery center you have to climb up and down 3 steps. She is much improved now, knee was 4 years ago hip was 3 years ago. She was 67 and 68 at the time of the procedures.

They had her start rehab 3 days after. They don't want you just sitting or laying around, have to keep moving. The roughest part is the 2-4 weeks right after. HAVE to sleep on your back. Have to wear compression socks. Had to use a device like a big blood pressure cuff that covers your while lower leg. It constantly inflates and deflates to keep blood from clotting in your legs.

To control swelling, you have to ice the joint 3-4 times a day. You can rent or buy a machine that pumps ice water through a pad you strap around the joint. Did not have that for the knee, got one for the hip. Much better than using ice packs from the freezer. If you only take one piece of information from all this, get an ice machine. Keeping swelling down is critical.

Not my wife, just a web pic

Then rehab for several weeks. You will be walking with cane for several weeks after.

Not sure what your living arrangement is, but you will need someone to help with things. It is not an easy job. It is not easy to get the compression socks on and off. Have to wear them on both legs.

Every situation is different but I would guess if things go well for you that 6 weeks you would be able to pretty much back to normal. For driving, they say 2-6 weeks. My wife drove herself to rehab after 4 weeks.

Lots of variables involved.

• Orthopedic One

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