Total Knee Replacement: Your Guide From Pre-op Through Recovery An Evidence-Based Approach

Has it been recommended that you or a loved one undergo a total knee replacement? Do you have questions or concerns about what to expect? You are not alone. I have written this easy to understand guide to total knee replacement surgery based on twenty-three years of clinical experience and from the evidence in the research for a successful outcome. You will learn about arthritis and the different approaches to symptom management before surgery. A detailed plan is outlined to prepare you, your support system, and your home prior to surgery. This is followed by a description of what to expect the day of the surgery and during a typical hospital stay. Topics include; ongoing and effective pain control, therapy and nursing care, unlikely post-op stumbling blocks, stress and anxiety management, and discharge planning. A timeline of healing milestones allows you to customize and advance therapeutic exercise and walking programs to optimize results and minimize setbacks. Family members will find this book is an excellent resource to guide their loved one from pre-op through recovery. You will feel empowered by the knowledge of the most current research on total knee replacements and physiological principles to minimize pain, inflammation and improve healing to confidently navigate through this journey. It is also highly recommended for all members of an orthopedic program to develop evidence-based treatment interventions and discharge plans for the total knee replacement patient.