How to Recover After Knee Replacement Surgery

March 19, 2015 - PRLog -- Recovery after knee replacement surgery can be very frustrating, especially in the first few days at home as the person will be in pain, and may be suffering from fatigue and bouts of nausea as well. The first few days it is important to help the patient move around and even do simple things such as getting out of bed and using the bathroom. The person is likely to feel at a loss because of the loss of independence. It is important to be supportive and have a positive attitude. Keep reiterating that this is only short term and in the long term this will yield huge lifestyle improvement.

Ensure that the person you are caring for is taking all the necessary medication on time and keep a note of all medical related questions you or the person you are caring for might have. It may also be good idea to observe the knees after surgery to ensure that there is no swelling or any discharge and if there is, that the medical team is alerted immediately. There will be several dates that your surgeon would have given you post surgery such as when the stitches need to removed and when you should come for a follow up medical appointment. It is important that you assist with these medical appointments.

Physiotherapy is an important part of the recovery process. It is important that you motivate the person to regularly go for physiotherapy three weeks post surgery to ensure that the muscles around the joint are strengthened and one achieves as much range of motion for the joints as possible.

In conclusion the person who has undergone knee replacement surgery will need your physical and emotional support for a few months following surgery.

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