Description

Overview:

New book contains information on preparing for and recovering from a partial or total knee replacement. Patients learn that working closely with a team of healthcare professionals, maintaining a positive attitude and taking responsibility for their care and recovery is the key to getting the greatest benefit from knee replacement surgery and rehabilitation.

Includes information on:

• • Reasons for surgery (osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, injuries and avascular necrosis)
• • Pre-surgery examination
• • Getting the body and home environment ready before surgery
• • Pre-surgery guidelines
• • The surgery (explanation)
• • Recovery in the hospital
• • Recovery at home (incision care, bathing, swelling, physical therapy)
• • Exercise / activity guidelines
• • Coping with emotions