Revision Knee Repl PDF 230512064435 C3ed421c
Revision Knee Repl PDF 230512064435 C3ed421c
Revision Knee Repl PDF 230512064435 C3ed421c
General instructions
POST OP DAY 0
1. Do ankle toe pumps exercise after every 2 hours. Remember to bend your ankles up and
down
1. Keep on repeating the Ankle toe pump exercise ater every 2 hours.
2. Keep on regularly Icing the operated knee
Slowly tighten muscles on thigh of straight leg. Try to straighten your knee. Hold for
5 to 10 seconds.
4. Static Hamstring
Press the towel below your heel, hold for 5-10 seconds and then relax
5. Hip Abduction
Keep your toes pointed towards ceiling. Move your leg out to the side as far as
possible . slowly return to the starting position and relax.
6. Assisted straight leg raise
7. VMO exercises
8. Heel Slides
3. Walking with the help of walker after strapping Knee Brace on the operated leg
Walk 3-4 times in a day
All four legs of the walker should be on the ground before taking a step
Take small steps when turning, do not twist on operated leg
4. Toilet Training
Using a regular or raised toilet seat:
Back up to the toilet seat until you feel it against the back of your legs
Reach back with one hand a time to the edge of the toilet seat
Lower yourself by bending your good leg
5. Chair Sitting
Toilet transfer using a commode chair is just like using a regular armchair
POST OP DAY 6
1. Continue same exercises
2. Riding in a car
If patient lives locally, in closer vicinity, can sit in front seat of the car. If lives in
distant place, can sit in back seat of the car, keeping legs straight
Move the seat all the way back and recline it
Turn to bring one leg at a time into the car
Elevate your car seat with cushions
FROM 2ND WEEK ONWARDS TILL 5TH WEEK
1. Follow same exercise regimen with increase in number of repetitions and hold time
2. Start walking with the help of stick ONLY after advice of your Doctor or Physiotherapist
3rd or 4th week
DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
Do’s
Do exercises thrice daily, once with physiotherapist and twice with family
Buy adjustable walker and commode chair
Take ice packs 3-4 times in a day, atleast for 15 minutes
Take bath after 3 days of staple removal
A shower stool in a chair may be helpful during bath
Dont’s
Climb up stairs till advised
Massage, hot fomentation, drive any vehicle unless instructed
Remove brace (if advised) kindly keep them on till further follow-up instructions
Sit on the floor
Sit cross-legged
Scratch wound site
PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRST 6 WEEKS