The total knee replacement surgery which is also known as Arthroplasty is a key surgical procedure which needs a proper care to be taken for a proper healing. Our knee is one such part that bears a great deal of our weight. Surgery provides a set back to the normal movement of the knee. A well planned surgery helps in restoration of the mobility of knee joint.
A knee replacement surgery involves the replacement of the knee joint cartilage with a prosthesis that is made of special plastics and metals and needs the patient to be hospitalized for 3-7 days. A lot of hospitals would ensure not to discharge their patients unless they can w
alk with the aid of crutches.
For most of the patients it takes around 3 weeks to get completely recovered. Therefore it is advisable to receive in-home assistance. If such facilities are not available then rehabilitation centers would be a good option. During this time the use of ice packs will help in minimizing the swelling and the leg should be elevated to keep it in a comfort zone.
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