Do's and don'ts after knee replacement surgery?
                     DR. SUNIL  
RAJAN
Head of Department
Apollo Institute of Orthopaedics, Apollo  
Hospitals, Indore
M.S Orthopedics,
Specialization: Joint Replacement Surgery
Do's and don'ts after knee replacement surgery?
What happens after the surgery: -
Knee replacement surgery is a kind of complex surgery In which the end results and the
outcome depends on the care taken to follow the prescribed diet therapies exercise and
medicine's. Boot the surgical procedure and the recovery where is from person to person
and most probably depends on the condition that lead to the surgery, along with this there
are other factors like age weight and overall health condition that may affect the results and
the overall outcome of the surgery. Along with the surgery there are certain things that
should be done and also the things that should be avoided at all cost, here is the list of
certain do's and don'ts that are common and help to boost up the recovery process.
Do's:-
1) Take the doctor's advice very seriously:- The first step which helps towards speedy and
more successful recovery is the willingness to hard work wanting to recover and fighting
against the pain, it is very important to follow everything that the doctors prescribe very
carefully, many advices that the doctor give can be painful like certain kind of exercises that
cause strain but they are prescribed for the best outcomes. Always try to develop a routine
and stick to it, Take all the prescribed medicines and diet on time this these small practices
can help you to recover with the maximum outcome and more speedy recovery.
2) Exercising post surgery:- it is
very important to follow all the
prescribed exercises after a few
time of the surgery, The exercises
should be performed within a short
period of time with short intervals
in between, The most common
exercise is brisk walking which
might be painful but as long as you
are willing to get back on your feet
it will be easier to recover from this
phase. The need replacement
recovery time will become shorter
only if you take all the exercise
sessions seriously. Regular
exercising will be beneficial in
different means like it helps to
provide better recovery, will help to
make knee joints stronger, will help
to let you walk soon, will be very
beneficial in restoring movements.
3) Using ice and heat therapy:- it is very common to observe swelling until few weeks of
the surgery, it may last up to few months, regular icing will help to reduce the swelling
drastically this ice therapy will bring down the swelling once the swelling is reduced the
doctor will advise you can alternate between hot and cold therapy to release stiffness and
relax the knee muscles. Always consult your doctor or the physiotherapist if the icing does
not help or if you want to take part in longer periods of ice and heat therapy.
4) Ensure proper rest:- it is very important that you should ensure proper rest and best
position for your knee too provide speedy recovery and better outcome after the surgery,
ensuring the proper position of the new joint will help to strengthen and to get used to the
new joint for the further use.
Dont's:-
1) Don't sit for too long:- When there is need placement surgery you should avoid prolong 
sitting at least for 4 to 5 weeks, it is suggested that it will be better to move somewhere 
for 5 to 10 minutes after every 2 to 3 hours, it is important to move the replaced joint in 
brisk manner to make it favorable and adaptive.
2) Don't walk without a walker immediately after the surgery:- Walking is the great way
that helps to provide healing to the joint. But always walk with the help of Walker to ensure
least amount of pressure on the knee, walking without a walker can put extra pressure on
the joint which can aggravate the pain and the swelling over the joint.
3) Don't twist or move the knee unnecessarily:- It is very important to Ensure correct
posture and mobility of the knee do not twist or move the knee unnecessarily as this can
lead to deterioration of the joint, always try to keep me at the best possible position to
ensure fastest recovery and best outcomes.
4) Don't put unnecessary stress on the knee:- It is very important to keep the knee stress
free after knee replacement, always avoid lifting heavy objects and avoid twisting the knee
joint, Take care of the proper position while bending down kneeling or sitting this very
important as this can lead to worsen the condition.
5) Never give up:- Recovering after the knee replacement surgery can be up painful long
and challenging time period while there are chances that many people recover soon and
many take reasonably long time to recover. Never give up your hard work and dedication is
the main key while the recovery process. Give yourself time you need and every time you
want to give up just remember how far you have came from the pain and the problems be
patient and you will see drastic changes in the recovery time,be bold.
Conclusion:-
The knee replacement recovery time varies from month to year, however the majority of
progress can be noticed even in few months after the surgery it is very important and
necessary to take all the precautionary measures where carefully that will help too
minimize the after effects of the surgery.
Dr. Sunil Rajan is a highly experienced Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon in MP and
performs Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery at his clinic in Indore. If you are suffering from
knee, hip and shoulder pain, visit Dr. Rajan's knee clinic. Book your appointment
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