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What items do I need post TKR during recovery?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 10, 2022 | Replies (75)
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@saeternes

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the advice on the walker, @ellerbracke, as I was not sure what to get. And it sounds like the toilet rails are very important for everyone, or at least something to grab onto. @glasgow46 , did you use the gravity icing machine, or was it a plug-in with a pump? Anyone use a wedge to raise the leg, or make do with pillows?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 6, 2019

@saeternes, I made do with pillows and a tip the surgeon gave me which was even better. Put a couple of pillows under the mattress to raise the bottom part of the bed. That tip helped me more than trying to keep the pillow under my legs.

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20181022 | @20181022 | Apr 9, 2022

I've had both knees and hips replaced. No more pain or arthritis. In addition to what you mentioned I bought wedges. I also used a butterfly wedge for help sleeping. Since I am tall I bought a grabber to pick things up off the floor.

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