Things to Know About Your New Knee
You will notice a few differences between your old knee and your new knee. Your new knee may feel a little numb and stiff. The numbness will be around the incisions. The stiffness will probably be greater if you do a lot of bending. You may also notice that your new knee doesnt move quite as freely as your old knee. Still, you are sure to find it an improvement.
You may also notice that you are having some trouble kneeling. Dont worry about it, though. It does not hurt your new knee to kneel. You may also hear clicking sometimes when you are bending and walking. This is just the metal parts moving against the plastic. It will become less with time. Most patients adjust to it quite nicely. It is surely less of a problem than the pain and restriction of activities experienced with a diseased natural knee.
If your were active before your surgery, you can be active again after your surgery. You will be able to straighten and bend your new knee well enough to perform common activities such as stair climbing and using your car.
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Metal detectors may sound when you try to enter federal buildings and the airport. Be sure to let the security guards know about your new knee so there wont be any misunderstandings.
Here is an after surgery reminder list:
Take great care not to fall or become injured. If you hurt yourself after your knee surgery, you will probably need more surgery.
See your orthopedist about any problems you may be having. Your orthopedist is also an MD. He or she can prescribe both surgical and non-surgical treatments for recovery. Your orthopedist's training has given him or her a great deal of expertise regarding the tendons, nerves, joints, bones, ligaments and muscles that make up the musculoskeletal system.
When you go to the dentist, be sure he or she knows about your knee replacement. You must always take antibiotics prior to any dental procedure to prevent bacteria from traveling to the site of your operation and causing problems.
Be sure to participate in light exercise on a regular basis to maintain the mobility and the strength of your new knee.
Go to your orthopedic surgeon for an examination and x-rays every year. - 17268
You may also notice that you are having some trouble kneeling. Dont worry about it, though. It does not hurt your new knee to kneel. You may also hear clicking sometimes when you are bending and walking. This is just the metal parts moving against the plastic. It will become less with time. Most patients adjust to it quite nicely. It is surely less of a problem than the pain and restriction of activities experienced with a diseased natural knee.
If your were active before your surgery, you can be active again after your surgery. You will be able to straighten and bend your new knee well enough to perform common activities such as stair climbing and using your car.
Click here for more on new knee replacement .
Metal detectors may sound when you try to enter federal buildings and the airport. Be sure to let the security guards know about your new knee so there wont be any misunderstandings.
Here is an after surgery reminder list:
Take great care not to fall or become injured. If you hurt yourself after your knee surgery, you will probably need more surgery.
See your orthopedist about any problems you may be having. Your orthopedist is also an MD. He or she can prescribe both surgical and non-surgical treatments for recovery. Your orthopedist's training has given him or her a great deal of expertise regarding the tendons, nerves, joints, bones, ligaments and muscles that make up the musculoskeletal system.
When you go to the dentist, be sure he or she knows about your knee replacement. You must always take antibiotics prior to any dental procedure to prevent bacteria from traveling to the site of your operation and causing problems.
Be sure to participate in light exercise on a regular basis to maintain the mobility and the strength of your new knee.
Go to your orthopedic surgeon for an examination and x-rays every year. - 17268
About the Author:
Dr. Tarlow is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 20 years specializing in knee surgery. He opened his own clinic, Advanced Knee Care, with a focus on specialty patient care. Click here to learn more about Dr. Tarlow, ortho surgeon and partial knee replacement.
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