Bilateral TKR How much elevation

[Jsin182]

BTKR February 15. I am reading that recovery leg elevation should be 10" above the heart. Is this correct? I stacking pillows the best option or a leg wedge?

 

[Layla]

Hi there,
I was told "toes above nose" for elevation. I found the best option for elevation to be the Lounge Doctor.
It is an investment, but I still use mine over 6.5 yrs post op, so well worth it for me. You can use the SEARCH at the top right of the page and type in Lounge Doctor to see / read how often it's been mentioned.
I will also leave an article from our Library on Elevation. Elevation: Doing It the Right Way

 

[MSuki]

I think stacking pillows is fine or get the lounge doctor. Don’t use a wedge pillow that keeps your knee in a bent position or where anything puts pressure behind the knee. Any wedge pillow with a sharp angle should not be used.