The patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be observed during immediate phase of post knee replacement surgery as follows: Compliance with assistive devices: Your surgeon could recommend use of crutch or walker for support during the immediate phase of post knee replacement surgery. After gaining some support on the joint and attaining decent pain control, you could graduate from using a crutch or walker to a cane. You could continue using the cane until you [...]

The patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be observed during immediate phase of post knee replacement surgery as follows: Compliance with weight bearing limitations: Usually, full weight bearing could be allowed after the surgery on compliance with use of the recommended assistive devices. Check with your surgeon for any limitations placed on weight bearing in your case. Compliance with SCDs: As the mobility and range of motion in the joint is limited during immediate post-surgical [...]

The patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be observed during immediate phase of post knee replacement surgery as follows: Compliance with stool softeners: Reduced mobility and activity during immediate post-surgical phase can increase risk for constipation. Intake of narcotic pain medications can add to the problem and potentiate risk for constipation further. Your surgeon could recommend stool softeners to help bowel movements and prevent constipation. Observe compliance with intake of the prescribed stool softeners, as [...]

The patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be observed during immediate phase of post knee replacement surgery as follows: Compliance with antibiotics medications: Your surgeon could recommend a course of antibiotics as a prophylactic measure, to prevent development of any infection. Some individuals might develop an infection during immediate post-surgical period and antibiotics could be prescribed for control of the infection. Observe compliance with intake of the prescribed antibiotic, as ordered, for the scheduled duration [...]

The patient/caregiver was educated on fall precautions during immediate post-knee replacement as follows: During the immediate phase of knee replacement, it can be difficult for the individual to enter the regular shower, by safely lifting the affected leg and bending the knee. Having a walk-in shower can help avoid this stress on the tender joints. Individuals can choose to have a shower chair, so that, they can be seated while taking shower and avoid the [...]