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Originally Posted by deano_hoosier
Getting TKA right knee from Dr. Duke next week. I've been doing all his recommended pre-surgery exercises and not having problems there. I'm just wondering from your experience with TKA what tips you think would be useful post-surgery. Also, I plan on getting equipment I'll need from Helping Hands in Spanish Springs...what equipment did you find most useful?
Thanks...
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I am amazed that with all the responses to your query, that no one has mentioned that your surgeon will be providing post-op instructions, equipment and therapy.
Every surgeon has his own protocol for post-op care and some of these suggestions may go against Dr Duke's protocols.
As a Home Health RN, here in The Villages for the past 17 years, following all the different orthopaedic surgeons patients, I have found that you will be given post-op instructions which will include Home Health for the initial therapy and any medical equipment that the surgeon calls for should be ordered prior to your discharge from the hospital and delivered to your home. Medicare pays for any equipment required post-op, as do many other insurances. I would not go out and buy anything until you get your orders from Dr Duke's office. Nor would I arrange for ANY durable medical equipment until you check his discharge orders.