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After TKR equipment and supplies?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jul 25 4:38pm | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
Hello @ceciliap - I moved your discussion and combined it with an existing discussion titled, "After TKR equipment and supplies?" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/after-tkr-equipment-and-supplies/.
@cpick, @lauraf1963 and @gracsb are a few members who shared which equipment they found most useful after their surgery.
@ceciliap, one really simple thing that I used the most was a good ice pack. I like the softer gel ice packs that you can put in cloth sleeves that have straps to keep them in place. Ice is your friend after a knee replacement. It can help mitigate swelling and pain which should help during your PT and exercises. If you have any obstacles in your house that are difficult to navigate, eliminating those beforehand can also help (clutter, furniture, stairs, etc.).
Protocol has changed a lot since I had my knee replacement way back in 2006. They really get you up and moving much quicker now. Is there anything in your living space you struggle with now that you foresee being a potential issue after surgery?
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Moving the bed to the ground floor is the biggest challenge. It is a heavy, adjustable bed. So we are looking at alternatives, e.g. buying a new twin adjustable bed or a queen adjustable bed for both of us that allows two different adjustments.
Another issue is that he needs a firm mattress (he likes the Sleep Number, but I don't) and I would do best with a Tempur-pedic type mattress (foam?).
Perhaps seeing this as temporary, it makes sense to get him a recommended bed for healing just for himself, then he moves back upstairs when his knee allows this.