If you are planning to undergo a Knee Replacement Surgery, the following are some of the things that you should keep in mind: Build your muscles and range of movements Before the surgery, you're expected to do homework. People who strengthen the muscles around their knees have a faster, easier recovery than those who are weaker going into the surgery. If you reinforce the connections,especially of your inside quad muscle, it will be easier for them to reconnect. For the months or weeks leading up to your operation, try to get on a bicycle or work with a physical therapist to build your strength and expand your range of motion as much as possible. Build up the vital capacity of your lungs Deep breathing exercises like pranayama Incentive spirometry - started much before surgery help your lungs/body cope and decreases chances of lung associated issues like ARDS Keep yourself clean - Infection anywhere is a strict no for replacement surgery. Treat any infections of
A blog by Dr Deepak N Inamdar - Senior consultant Orthopedic & Joint Replacement surgeon in Jayanagar ,BENGALURU dealing specifically with ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, ARTHRITIS AND TREATMENT -JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY OF HIP AND KNEE(PRIMARY AND REVISION)- Latest advances in Knee replacement surgery and Hip replacement surgery and newer treatment options in orthopedic surgery for patients suffering from arthritis , addressing needs of arthritis patients world wide and Bengaluru ,India