The catheter may be one into her bladder for a day or two. She'd should be happy with that if it is. Less using the bedpan or struggling to the bathroom. Ice could be used for pain and to reduce swelling. They'll get the knee moving very quickly with a passive machine. Of course she has the option of living with the pain as it is and it won't get better, or get the replacement. Which do you want? Then do it. She's got professionals all over the place who know how to care for her. She needs to let them do their job and trust them.
A retired rehab nurse.
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