In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key things you need to know to recover from knee replacement surgery. This video is relevant if you have had, or are soon to have, a partial knee or total knee replacement surgery.
What is knee replacement surgery?
Knee replacement surgery (knee arthroplasty) is surgery to replace all or some of your knee joint. Your surgeon will replace damaged cartilage and bone with a prosthetic joint. It can take up to a year to recover fully after a knee replacement, but you'll be able to resume some of your usual activities gradually as you heal.
What to do after knee replacement surgery:
1. Use crutches or walking sticks at first and follow the plan that your physiotherapist has designed for you.
2. A walking aid can be used after 6-8 weeks.
3. Try walk every 5-10 minutes to prevent a blood clot from forming.
4. Driving - wait at least 6 weeks to drive again if you've had a total knee replacement or 3 weeks if you've had a partial knee replacement - ALWAYS check with your doctor that you're fit to drive
5.Avoid twisting your knee, bending down and reaching up as much as possible
6. Keep your leg raised as much as possible to reduce swelling
7. You can normally return to work after 6-12 weeks; but this will depend on the type of work you do and you should seek the opinion of your health provider / surgeon before doing so.
Content and TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction to knee replacements
02:00 - Recovering in the hospital and at home following knee replacement surgery
05:28 - Potential complications following knee replacement surgery
07:30 - When to seek medical attention
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Further information from trusted sources:
Information from NHS UK: www.nhs.uk/conditions/knee-re...
Mayo Clinic information: www.mayoclinic.org/tests-proc...
Cleveland Clinic information: my.clevelandclinic.org/health...
Versus Arthritis UK: versusarthritis.org/about-art...
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Date published: 28/01/2024. Next review date: 22/01/2027