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How can you sleep on side after total knee replacement surgery?
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Yes: I do not restict my patients from sleeping on their side after knee replacement surgery.
Answered 1/1/2017
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Pillow: There is no physical reason preventing you from sleeping on your side. You might try a pillow between your legs if you find it uncomfortable while your knee recovers.
Answered 1/12/2019
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Wesy: All u have @ do is put a nice long soft pillow between ur legs and sleep away. U may need 2 1 between knees & 1 between lower leg so it also remains suported.U can try all kinds of pillows and pack them around 4 comfort also.
Answered 2/20/2019
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