Healing Gear: The Stuff You Need at Home After Knee Surgery
From compression wear to icing machines to comfort items, here's what's helped me out in these first few weeks. Cold therapy is key to recovery. Not only does it reduce swelling...
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What Do I Need at Home After Total Knee Replacement: …
Introduction to Managing Pain After a Knee Replacement Undergoing a total knee replacement is a significant medical procedure that can dramatically improve your quality of life. However, the journey to full recovery involves navigating through various challenges, one...
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6 Pieces of Exercise Equipment I Recommend for …
After a knee replacement surgery, your trusty roller, with its smooth surface and solid support, can act as a bolster for your post-op knee. Use it to: Keep your feet elevated when you're resting, or prop it under your leg …
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Getting your home ready
Stock up on canned or frozen food, toilet paper, shampoo, and other personal items. Make or buy single meals that can be frozen and reheated. Make sure you can reach everything you need without getting on your tiptoes or bending down low. Put food and other supplies in a cupboard that is between your waist and shoulder level.
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Preparing for knee replacement surgery checklist | TRIA blog
Get any assistive equipment that may be needed after knee replacement. ... Your body needs time to heal, so it's important to take some steps to prepare your home for after knee replacement surgery. Here are a few things you can do before surgery to make your home safer and more comfortable for you while you heal.
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10 Must-Have Items After Knee Replacement Surgery
Learn what to buy before and after TKR to help with pain, swelling, scarring, and recovery. Find out the benefits of ice, compression, heating pad, scar cream, and more.
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Discharge equipment: Items you may need after …
You may need to use some special equipment to ensure a safe recovery after your surgery. This page shows and describes the equipment. You must use a front-wheel walker or crutches (assistive walking device) after your surgery.
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How to Prepare for Recovery After Knee Replacement Surgery …
Equipment you'll need to have handy after you're discharged from knee replacement surgery includes a walking aid like a cane or crutches, a comfortable chair, a sock aid and a shoehorn, a ...
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5 Assistive Devices You May Need After Knee Surgery
Here are some assistive devices and supplies you may need to order before or soon after your joint replacement surgery. 1. Anti-embolism Stockings. Throughout your stay in the hospital, there will be a need to reduce the chance of blood clots. Your doctor may then recommend special compression stockings after your knee surgery.
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10 Must-Have Items After Knee Replacement Surgery
In this article we'll cover a few must-have items after knee replacement. Some of the items we mention will be more important than others and some items you might already own. We encourage you to rank this list according to your individual needs.
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7 Things You Need After Knee Replacement Surgery
What do I need at home after total knee replacement surgery? (Day of Surgery) Your surgical team should have provided you with a comprehensive checklist of required items you will need for home after your total knee …
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Do's and Don'ts after Knee Replacement
Even after weeks/months of knee replacement surgery, don't engage in high-impact activities/sports. Surgeons generally advise against running/jogging activity. Patients may require narcotic medications to control the initial postoperative pain.
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What Medical Supplies Do I Need after Knee …
Here are a few types of medical supplies and equipment you might need and appreciate after having knee surgery! ... Icing is essential, especially after knee replacement surgery. Not only does it reduce swelling in the joint, …
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Do's and Don'ts after Knee Replacement
Even after weeks/months of knee replacement surgery, don't engage in high-impact activities/sports. Surgeons generally advise against running/jogging activity. Patients may require narcotic medications to control the initial …
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Discharge equipment: Items you may need after knee replacement …
You may need to use some special equipment to ensure a safe recovery after your surgery. This page shows and describes the equipment. You must use a front-wheel walker or crutches (assistive walking device) after your surgery.
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10 Pieces of Equipment Needed Now Before Knee Replacement …
This list of 10 Pieces of Equipment Needed Now Before Knee Replacement Surgery, along with my 10 Necessary Items For After Your Knee Replacement Surgery, will give you an elaborate starting off point. These detailed posts and lists come from a knee rehab patient (me) who has been through it all and used some form of everything on these lists! ...
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7 Things You Need After Knee Replacement Surgery
Icing is essential after knee replacement surgery. You can fill plastic bags with ice or use frozen peas in a bag like I did years ago. Having an Aircast and my Gel Wrap made the icing process so much easier.
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Do's and Don'ts after Knee Replacement
Patients are advised not to ignore knee pain after the surgery. While some pain is normal following the surgery and usually decreases in intensity in the following weeks, excessive pain may be associated with knee replacement complications such as deep vein thrombosis, implant breakage, fracture, tendon rupture, ligaments rupture, prosthetic infection, etc.
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Preparing for knee replacement surgery checklist | TRIA blog
There's assistive equipment available to help you do certain activities like walking, getting dressed or using the restroom. These devices also help keep you safe as you recover. Depending on …
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What to Buy Before a Knee Replacement And …
Talk to your doctor about your limitations after knee replacement surgery. A knee replacement shouldn't be scary. After recuperating, you'll be able to walk and use the stairs with less pain. Until then, use your knee …
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How Exercises After Knee Replacement Surgery Can Speed …
There's no right or wrong way to do it, Dr. Hankenson says, but if you have a choice between at-home and outpatient PT, "the benefit of the outpatient therapy for knee replacement surgery is that you have access to the equipment. When they're coming to your home, they can bring some equipment, but you won't have access to a full gym."
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6 Pieces of Exercise Equipment I Recommend for Total Knee Replacement
After a knee replacement surgery, your trusty roller, with its smooth surface and solid support, can act as a bolster for your post-op knee. Use it to: Keep your feet elevated when you're resting, or prop it under your leg when doing PT exercises such as a quad set.
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Preparing for knee replacement surgery checklist | TRIA blog
There's assistive equipment available to help you do certain activities like walking, getting dressed or using the restroom. These devices also help keep you safe as you recover. Depending on your condition after surgery, some of the most common devices you may need are: Other items that will help you feel more comfortable can include:
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Recovery After Your Knee Replacement Surgery
After a knee replacement, the following equipment is needed: After a knee replacement, the following equipment is recommended: Non-slip mat in tub/shower Grab bars near toilet and tub/shower Railings for Staircase Raised toilet seat with arms OR Raised toilet seat without arms Tub transfer bench back) OR
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Knee Replacement Aftercare: Tips for Patients and Caregivers
Collect needed supplies and put them together in an area that doesn't require bending or reaching to access. Bring them books, puzzle books and magazines or anything they request to help pass the time during their recovery.
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Knee Replacement Recovery
It's important to understand that you'll need to modify your activities after a knee replacement to help the replacement last. You'll need to avoid certain activities for the rest of your life after a knee replacement: E xcessive stretching. H igh-impact sports. J ogging. Jumping. R unning
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Recovering from a knee replacement
It may take several months or longer to fully recover from a knee replacement. This can vary depending on your age and general health. Recovery for a partial knee replacement should be shorter than a total knee replacement. It's important to follow the advice the hospital gives you on looking after your knee to have a good recovery.
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Healing Gear: The Stuff You Need at Home After Knee Surgery
Cold therapy is key to recovery. Not only does it reduce swelling in the joint, but it's also a go-to for pain management. Skimping on this part of your rehab would be a hugemistake. On advice from my doctor, I combine a cryotherapy machine with ice packs. Luckily, a friend of mine has a machine that I'm able to borrow. But you ca…
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Getting your home ready
Stock up on canned or frozen food, toilet paper, shampoo, and other personal items. Make or buy single meals that can be frozen and reheated. Make sure you can reach …
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Community resource directory: After knee replacement …
Medical equipment. Certain equipment can make your recovery go easier and increase your independence after your surgery. Try to get your equipment before you have surgery. You may want to borrow the items from family or friends if possible. The following is a list of resources to help you find the equipment you need.
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