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@Sabine.
I saw your post about having difficulty finding the Recovery Guidelines. Since your surgery is just a few days away, I will share them here:
Each article is short, but informative. Following these guidelines will help you have a
less painful recovery. Just keep in mind we are all different, as are the approaches to this recovery and rehab. The key is, “Find what works for
you.” Your doctors, PTs and BoneSmart are available to help, but you are the final judge as to the recovery approach you choose.
KNEE RECOVERY GUIDELINES
(Note to Basic Members: The links below are a premium service available only to Insiders Club Members. To learn about membership, click here ).
1.
Don’t worry: Your body will heal all by itself. Relax, let it, don't try and hurry it, don’t worry about any symptoms now, they are almost certainly temporary.
2.
Control discomfort:
rest
elevate
ice
take your pain meds by prescription schedule (not when pain starts!)
don't overwork your new knee.
3. Do what you want to do BUT
If it hurts, don't do it and don't allow anyone - especially a physical therapist - to do it to you.
If your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it again.
4. Good Nutrition is essential for successful recovery:
Dietary Tips for Recovery
Nutrition Basics
4. PT or exercise can be useful BUT take note of these
BoneSmart view on exercise
BoneSmart philosophy for sensible post op therapy
and please also read the Recovery myths below.
5. At week 4 and after you should follow this
Activity progression for TKRs
7. If you want something to assist with
incision healing and scar management, BoneSmart recommends hypochlorous solution. Members in the US can purchase
ACTIVE Antimicrobial Hydrogel through BoneSmart at a discount. Similar products should be available in the UK and other countries.
8.
Still need recovery aids? The
BoneSmart Recovery Shop offers BoneSmarties best-loved recovery products at great prices.
Recovery articles:
The importance of managing pain after a TKR and the pain chart
Swollen and stiff knee: what causes it?
Energy drain for TKRs
Elevation is the key
Ice to control pain and swelling
Heel slides and how to do them properly
Chart representation of TKR recovery
Healing: how long does it take?
Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it
Sleep deprivation is pretty much inevitable - but what causes it?
Recovery myths:
Myth busting: no pain, no gain
Myth busting: the "window of opportunity" in TKR
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds
Let us know if you have any questions!
Canada
