Wags
junior member
@Jockette
My Dad had tkrs on both knees a few years ago and has lent me a walker (no wheels though) crutches and a toilet seat riser so I already have those here, I also have one walking stick that I’ve had to use on occasions, don’t have two though.
I already decided at the appointment that I wasn’t confident in her advice so will speak to PT in a bit and rely on the surgeon and anaesthetist on the day
I certainly needed a walker in the beginning, especially the first week. I used it for 2 weeks because my surgeon said to. I liked it a lot. If the hospital won’t provide one I suggest you buy one yourself and have it for when you get home.. Preferably one with wheels on the front.
I also highly recommend the raised toilet seat, at 8 months post op I still need it. But then I’ve been using one for years, so I’m not used to the lower ones anymore.
Personally I doubt I could ever use crutches! I’m sure I would fall with them! But many use them successfully.
My Dad had tkrs on both knees a few years ago and has lent me a walker (no wheels though) crutches and a toilet seat riser so I already have those here, I also have one walking stick that I’ve had to use on occasions, don’t have two though.
I already decided at the appointment that I wasn’t confident in her advice so will speak to PT in a bit and rely on the surgeon and anaesthetist on the day