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How Long Should She Be On The Mobilizer After Knee Replacement Surgery?

My Mothere-in-law had knee replacement surgery about 4 years ago, and I was her primary care giver during her time of recovery, her sister has just had the surgery and my mothere-in-law is caring for her, and we cannot remember how long she was on the mobilizer during her recovery.. anyone know how long and how often? The device is called the Continuous Passive Motion(CPM) machine. you strap the leg in and it bends and straigthens the leg for the patient

Answer:This is usually done while in Hospital after the surgery by a Physiothereapist. The idea is to get the new knee to 'bend' to a certain degree, so exercise is done almost right away. The machine bends the knee for you, until your muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves get used to the idea of bending the knee, so it could be once a day for 7 days, depending on how long it takes to retrain. Friend of mine had two knee replacements and was told 'We have given you a new knee and now you have forgotten how to use it!' Mind you her knees, both were almost 'fixed' so it took over one year for her to relearn how to bend a knee! Best of Luck

What Do You Know About Total Knee Replacement Surgery?

My grandma is having total knee replacement surgery next week and I was wondering what exactly she would be going through. Could anyone walk me through the steps of the operation? Also, how much pain is she going to experience? The doctors told her zero, but I know that has to be bullshit.

Answer:My dad has had both of his knees replaced and gets around wonderfuly now. I can not tell you much about the actual surgery. I do know from being theree when the surgeon came out to talk to us, that the knee is taken out and a prosthetic knee is inserted. Because all of the muscle, bone, and tendons are affetced, it is a lengthy recovery processs. I don't know why any doctor in this day and age would tell anyone a surgery would be painless, that is just impossible to believe. My dad experienced a great deal of pain immediately after the surgery and was on heavy painkillers in the hospital as well as at home during the recovery time. There was a great deal of swelling as well and my dad had to ice it frequently. Your Grandma will want to follow the doctors' and thereapist's instructions to the letter. My dad did everything he was told and has had an excelent recovery. On the othere hand, my aunt had a knee replacement and wouldn't stay off it or do her exercises and she has had northing but trouble with it. If someone can stay with your Grandma throughout her recovery it will help her out a lot so she can stay off the knee. It is quite painful at first, but after recovery, she'll be dancing the two-step like a teenager.

Are There Total Knee Replacement Options, Othere Than Traditional Artificial Joint Replacement Surgery?

I'm seeking alternatives to traditional knee replacement surgery. I would like to hear from arthritis and orthopedic patients who have experienced or investigated "biologic" (natural) joint replacements, versus "bionic" (artificial) joint replacements. I also would like to hear from people who know of any othere total knee replacement alternatives currently available. Thank you.

Answer:Homeopathy prevents the need for surgery in many cases.

What Is The Recovery Like After Knee Replacement Surgery?

My mothere has just come home from knee replacement surgery with little or no details about recovery. If anyone can provide insight on what to expetc afterwards would be great. (i.e physio duration, getting around at home, walker vs. cane etc...)

Answer:It's hard to say much about the prognosis without more details, but chances are that if she was sent straight home she is doing rathere well. In my experience, patients with total knee replacements have a lot of pain, especially during the first week. This is often increased with walking as well as movement at the extremes of range. She might not be comfortable lying on her back with her leg straight but it's important to avoid putting anything under the knee to avoid contractures. Swelling is also to be expetced, particularly around the knee but iIf the calf gets swollen and painful (an increase from the initial levels) then you should probably bring her back to the ER to get it checked out. With regards to physio, expetc at least a few weeks. Usually the goal is to get the knee to bend at least a little beyond a right angle and able to straigthen almost completely. Progress will depend on how stiff the leg is, pain, and swelling, as well as co-morbid conditions, and general health status. With regards to the walking aid, if she was walking with northing before she may progress fairly quickly from a walker to a cane to northing, depending on her pain. If she already needed a walking aid before, progress is likely to be slower. I hope this helped. Unfortunately, I can't tell you much since I don't know your mothere or her particular circumstances but her physio should be able to answer all your questions. Disclaimer: This is just my personal experience and not professional advice.

what Is The Usual Hospital Stay Following Knee Replacement Surgery?

I have be told I need to have knee replacement surgery, and I need to know the approx time I need to be in the hospital

Answer:.My husbandd had total knee replacement surgery, & was in the hospital 3 days,in rehab. for 5 weeks & off work for 10 weeks all total. You might think OMG but if you are living in pain now, boy anorthere world is about to open for you. When everything is healed up you will be able to get out & walk 2 miles with little or no effort. Good luck

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