How prepared are you for rehab at home?
This Primer runs through the practical things you need to take care of before your knee surgery
Page updated August 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
- Anaesthetic options that may affect your immediate mobility after surgery
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Things to buy or hire before the big day
- Are you well prepared to manage Walking Aids?
- Do you know why it matters to get fit before knee surgery?
- What are the main early concerns on arriving home after surgery?
- What do you know about preventing thrombosis?
This section details some kit that might make your rehabilitation at home a bit easier in the first few days after knee surgery.
The last thing you will want to do once you are home from surgery is to go shopping!
There are many really useful aids to help you get through the first few days at home. Some are readily available to hire from mobility shops, but you will need to book them in good time. Others are available from online stores such as Amazon.
That’s enough for now. Remember to check out the Resources below.
Resources
Checklist of things to buy or hire before the big day - to download and print.
Bathroom Safety Shower Chairs : Bathroom Aids & Safety & Health
flexSTICK shock absorbing walking cane
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