- Knee immobilizer is in place if ordered by your surgeon;
- Wear sturdy non-skid shoes;
- Use a walker;
- Slide surgical leg out in front prior to standing;
- Push up from the arms of the chair or surface you are seated on. Gain balance before reaching for walker;
- Do not pull up on the walker when rising since it could tip;
- Do not pivot on surgical leg;
- Adhere to weight-bearing limitation if applicable.
My father aged 75 years old changed the knee replcement of both legs last 7 days , his leg moment on right hand from foot,knee, hip are good and left hand moment is slow and weight is heavy, please tell us what precautions, exercise diet ,recovery etc in details. Thanks.
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My father aged 75 years old changed the knee replcement of both legs last 7 days , his leg moment on right hand from foot,knee, hip are good and left hand moment is slow and weight is heavy, please tell us what precautions, exercise diet ,recovery etc in details. Thanks.
October 24, 2014 - 12:20amThis Comment