Question 1

i was wondering what are the exercise after total knee replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

You will do many: Different exercises. However, there are two main areas that a pt will work with you. First, you will need to work on stretching your hamstrings, making sure you get your knee in full extension. The second, which is very close to this, is quadriceps strengthening. Overall gait stabilization is also important. Pre-surgery exercises programs have demonstrated success in better post-surgery outcomes.

Question 2

what are some exercises i can do after having total knee replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

See below please: 1-quadriceps sets tighten your thigh muscle. Try to straighten your knee. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds.
2-straight leg raises
3-ankle pumps
4-knee straightening exercises 
5-bed-supported knee bends 
6-sitting supported knee bends
7-sitting unsupported knee bends 
7-walking
8-stair climbing and descending
9-standing knee bends
10-sted knee bends
11-exercycling 
you could find detail on this web site.

Question 3

how to reduce swellig after knee replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Compression: Ice, elevation, compression, and +/- nsaids (under the advice of your surgeon) can all help.  Sometimes, the knee will be warm and swollen for 6+ months after the surgery.

Question 4

how long does pain last after knee replacement surgery?

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It may not be gone: Some are fortunate to have the surgery and shortly there after once the wounds healed, they have no pain at all. Many will have great improvement of pain, but never completely resolved after the replacement surgery. It is a big surgical procedure with significant risks/benefits, so do your research and discuss with doc thoroughly. Good luck to you.

Question 5

how long would she be on the mobilizer after knee replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Knee immobilizer: Depends on the surgeon. But most surgeons do not use the knee immobilizer after surgery.

Question 6

help please! is forcing knee to bend after knee replacement surgery okay?

Accepted Answer

Whoa...: ..Only as part of your rehabilitative physical therapy. Don't force anything. Follow your surgeon's and therapists' advice. Good luck.

Question 7

will swelling after knee replacement surgery go down?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It takes several months but eventually swelling after total joint replacement does subside and, if the surgery was done well, the knee feels better than ever. Of course in the early postoperative period, the first few months, i would also be concerned about the development of blood clots. Any significant swelling of the extremity should immediately constipation to report to the emergency room for a lower extremity ultrasound to rule out any clots in the leg. These can be life-threatening.

Question 8

what can i do about stiffness after having knee replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Work hard on it !!: A knee replacement, if done correctly, is designed to bend almost fully.  It is essential to regain full range of motion after surgery for a good result and improved lifestyle. Limited bending may come from poor patient effort, technical errors in surgery, trouble with medications, or therapy issues. Often a surgeon will help the knee bend under anesthesia if you can't get it yourself!

Question 9

how long does it take for swelling to go down after knee replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Swelling after TKA: The knee can stay swollen for a number of months after surgery. Often, even after it is fully healed, there is some residual swelling so that it never completely looks like a normal knee.

Question 10

what is the recovery time after a knee replacement surgery on an elderly person?

Accepted Answer

Knee replacement: Recovery is variable depending on the health of the patient. Time can span from 1-2 weeks to several months.

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