- Knee immobilizer is in place if ordered by your surgeon;
- Wear sturdy non-skid shoes;
- Use walker or assisted device your physical therapist has instructed you in;
- Follow weight-bearing restriction, if applicable;
- Advance your surgical leg first and then non-surgical leg keeping walker within a comfortable step length in front;
- Take small steps when turning and do not twist on either leg;
- As long as you are not in a knee immobilizer, concentrate on bending at the knee when bringing your surgical leg forward. Avoid bringing it forward in a straight position;
- Walk slowly on uneven surfaces.
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.
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