Experiencing chronic knee pain can mean something serious. If you have been through an accident, it could mean that there is serious damage to your knees. Even if not, it can mean that the cartilage that cushions the joints in the knees has worn out and the pain will not go away unless you see an orthopedic specialist. If you ignore the pain that you are feeling, it can lead to irreversible damage. While you can, get your knees checked and undergo the surgery if needed. Now, your next concern will be about the recovery from the knee surgery. For faster healing, here are some things that you can do.
1. Do physical therapy regularly and religiously
After the knee surgery, you can be in a lot of pain. This can make trying to walk normally again very difficult. You cannot force yourself to walk on your own immediately. You need to ease into it by doing regular physical therapy. Now, physical therapy can be tough. It can also be upsetting at times, especially if it feels like you’re giving it your best shot and there is not a lot of progress. However, you should not stop. You have an experienced team with you who can guide you all through the way. Listen to your physical therapist because they know how you can recover quickly from the surgery.
2. Choose to rest in a premier recovery facility
There are many recovery facilities in the country that are deemed effective in boosting recovery time. Oftentimes, these places offer better rest and provide topnotch medical service. They have rooms that make you feel like you are staying in a 5-star hotel. The great thing with recovery facilities is that they are designed to accommodate all your needs to heal faster. Moreover, the buildings are designed for you to navigate quickly despite experiencing difficulty while walking. They have ramps, motorized ladders, and elevators that can help you move around.
3. Get emotional support
Do not hesitate to ask for emotional support from family and friends. Recovery from surgery can be tough, so you need all the support you can get to be successful in this endeavor. Hopefully, they will all be there to see you through this tough time. Moreover, even if you are staying in a recovery facility, they could pay you a visit from time to time. In some cases, you can also seek help from your therapist.
4. Use knee braces properly
Knee braces can be annoying, but you must wear them for added support and to make your knees stable while recovering. So, do not take them off unless told to do so. They may seem like they make walking harder, but they actually provide more support to let you walk on your own.
Getting Started
Request a consultation with one of the OSI orthopedic surgeons specializing in knee replacement surgery. Call (920) 560-1000 or request an appointment online.
OSI has convenient locations to serve you. The campus in Appleton includes clinics, a surgery center, MRI, physical therapy, and a skilled nursing facility, as well as a walk-in clinic that provides care for new orthopedic injuries.
OSI has outreach clinics in New London, Ripon, Shawano, Waupaca, and the newest location serving the Green Bay area, inside the NOVO Health Clinic in De Pere.
OSI is a proud member of NOVO Health.