The patient/caregiver was educated on exercises to help prepare for knee joint replacement surgery as follows: Pain in the joint can be a deterrent for participation in the exercise schedule. Taking a pain medication 30 minutes before the exercise schedule can help with better pain control and improved compliance with therapy. Placing an ice pack on the knee joint for 30 minutes before and after the therapy session can add to control of pain and [...]

The patient/caregiver was educated on exercises to help prepare for knee joint replacement surgery as follows: Pain in the joint can be a deterrent for participation in the exercise schedule. Taking a pain medication 30 minutes before the exercise schedule can help with better pain control and improved compliance with therapy. Placing an ice pack on the knee joint for 30 minutes before and after the therapy session can add to control of pain and [...]

The patient/caregiver was educated on exercises to help prepare for knee joint replacement surgery as follows: Pain in the joint can be a deterrent for participation in the exercise schedule. Taking a pain medication 30 minutes before the exercise schedule can help with better pain control and improved compliance with therapy. Placing an ice pack on the knee joint for 30 minutes before and after the therapy session can add to control of pain and [...]

The patient/caregiver was educated on essentials of knee joint replacement as follows: The knee joint is where the thigh bone (femur) and the leg bone (tibia) meet. A third bone, patella or kneecap, is located in front on the joint between femur and tibia. The ends of femur and tibia forming the knee joint are covered by articular cartilage and has a soft, smooth, and rubbery consistency. Also, there is a piece of articular cartilage [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon supports to the knee joint as follows: Unlike other weight bearing joints in the body, such as, hip and ankle, the knee joint lacks a stable bony configuration. Various connective tissue bands, such as, ligaments, tendons, and menisci help stabilize and reinforce the knee joint in the body. Ligament is a tissue structure connecting two bones. Tendon is a tissue structure connecting a muscle to a bone. Meniscus is a tissue [...]