Knee Replacement Patient Resources
Post Knee Replacement Patient Information
51ยายื has created a range of patient teaching resources for its knee replacement patients.ย These materials, which include patient teaching sheets and videos, cover topics such as post-operative restrictions, pain management, dressing changes, and exercises you can do at home.ย
Our goal is to ensure that your recovery is as successful as your surgery, and that you can return to activities as soon, and as safely, as possible.
Post-Operative Instructions
In the video at right, 51ยายื physical therapy assistant Michael Harvell, PTA reviews some of the post-operative instructions and protocols, including physical therapy, after total knee replacement surgery.ย
Exercises Following Surgery
In the video above,ย 51ยายื physical therapists demonstrate exercises to do following total knee replacement surgery to regain function, range of motion, and mobility.
Dressing Removal
In the video below, 51ยายื orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jared Smith demonstrates post operative dressing changes performed in the office following surgery, and discuss at home care for the dressing.
