Total knee replacement (TKR) is performed in patients with severe loss of knee cartilage due to injury or inflammation, wear and tear due to various types of arthritis or other aging-related …
Learn about knee replacement surgery, what to expect before and after, and how to prepare for your procedure. Find answers to common questions and tips for recovery and rehabilitation.
A patient’s guide to total knee replacement surgery What is total knee replacement surgery? Your surgeon will cut out the damaged bone (arthritis) and put in new smooth parts. A plastic spacer …
Knee joint replacement may be recommended for: knee osteoarthritis or arthritis causing knee pain that has failed to respond to conservative therapy, decreased knee function caused by …
How to Prepare for Total Knee Replacement - Arthritis-health
Stock up on pre-made meals and toiletry items to avoid having to run errands post-surgery. If possible, arrange to spend sleeping and waking hours on the same floor in order to avoid …
Before surgery, a preoperative physical is necessary. This is done by your primary care physician and will need to be completed either within one month or one week of surgery depending on …
total knee replacement program. Knee replacement, or arthroplasty, is the surgical resurfacing of the damaged surfaces of your knee, and one of the most effective ways to reduce pain and …
There are nurses in the pre-op area, operating room, and on the floor. You will talk to a pre-admission nurse the day before your surgery. Nurse Care Coordinator: Nurse care …
Total Knee Replacement Surgical Video - OrthoInfo - AAOS
This video has been developed especially for patients to help them learn more about total knee replacement surgery. Note that this is actual surgical footage filmed in an operating room and …
Before surgery, a preoperative physical is necessary. This is typically done by your primary care physician and will need to be completed within 30 days of surgery. Bring an up-to-date list of …