Knee Replacement Education
Learn about your upcoming surgery and how to recover from it.
In just under 15 minutes, our team goes over all the details about what will happen before, during and after your surgery and how to prepare for it. If you have any questions after watching this video, call the Nurse Navigation team at (402) 609-2278.
Using a Gait Belt
Walking with a Walker
Dressing with Adaptive Equipment
Climbing Steps with a Walker and Rails
Toilet Transfers
Climbing Steps with a Walker, No Rails
Car Transfers
Climbing a Single Step with a Walker
Car Transfers with Running Board
Climbing Steps with Cane
Tub Transfers
Walking with Crutches: Weight Bearing As Tolerated
Shower Transfers
Walking with a Cane
Bed Positioning After Knee Replacement
Elevating Your Leg
Putting On and Taking Off TED Hose
Putting On and Taking Off TED Hose with a Helper
Preparing for Surgery at OrthoNebraska
Knee Replacement Surgical Technique
This video shows, in general, what a surgeon will do during a knee replacement surgery.
Anesthesia
This video shows, in general, the most likely type or types of anesthesia for this procedure and how they are
administered.
Knee Replacement Guide
A printable guide to prepare you for before and after your surgery.
Knee Replacement Exercises
Unless otherwise instructed by your physician, complete these exercises daily following your surgery.
Comfort Care
This sheet contains recommendations for ways to get comfortable despite some pain after surgery.
Oral Hydration
Properly hydrating before, during and after surgery helps aid in your body’s recovery.
