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the larger bone in the lower leg (tibia) Rehabilitation can be broken down the lower leg
No Bones About It with a smooth metal and cross-linked into 3 Phases: • Achieve bending to 105 degrees
Phase 1: 1-3 weeks post-op
polyethylene plastic.
• Scar management (once incision
Physio Talk! The indication for a TKA is typically • Pain management - through education, healed)
osteoarthritis, with the goals of and cryotherapy (icing). A cold Goals of Phase 3: 6-8 weeks post-op
reducing pain, and increasing function compression cuff such as a “Cryocuff” • Dynamic exercises to further
Kristen MacDonell, and physical activity. is an excellent way to manage swelling strengthen lower leg muscles
MScPT, HBKin Once you have a date for surgery, it is and pain post operatively • Balance and proprioceptive
recommended to book your outpatient • Range of motion exercises in order to (positional awareness) training
Kristen MacDonell, MScPT, HBKin, physiotherapy appointment approx. achieve bending (flexion) to 90 degrees • Begin return to sport/activity training
is a local registered Physiotherapist 4-7 days after your surgery date. and full straightening (extension) as appropriate
and Owner of MacDonell Family The staples are typically removed • Beginning static strengthening Rehabilitation prior to surgery (prehab)
Physiotherapy. around 14 days, however you will exercises of muscles of the lower leg is also recommended to optimize the
On Bended Knee. Talking: Total Knee be encouraged to commence an • Walking with or without a gait aid functional status of patients and to
Replacement exercise regime, as early as 24hrs post (cane, walker) improve post-surgical recovery.
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA), or operatively, which is given to you in • Stair training as appropriate As everyone’s situation is unique,
total knee replacement, is a common hospital. The frequency of outpatient Phase 2: 4-6 weeks post-op always consult a registered health
orthopaedic surgical procedure that physiotherapy sessions may be 2-3x/ • Pain management continues progression to help create a
involves replacing the surface of the week along with a daily active home • Active exercises with a focus on management plan that’s effective and
thigh bone (femur) and the surface of exercise program. further strengthening the muscles of safe for you!
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