Knee Replacement Education

• Strong for the Journey

  In just under 10 minutes, our team goes over all the details about what will happen before, during and after your surgery and how to prepare for it.

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.

• 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

• Shower Transfers

• Climbing a Single Step with a Walker

• Tub Transfer

• Climbing Steps with Cane

• Car Transfers with Running Board

• Walking with Crutches: Weight Bearing As Tolerated

• Car Transfers without Running Board

• 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

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.