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Ira K. Evans III, M.D.
David J. Fehnel, M.D.
Clay D. Miller, M.D.
Richard M. Ozuna, M.D.
Jeffrey A. Polansky, M.D.
Sherwin H. Ritter, M.D.
John B. Sledge III, M.D.
Robert M. Wood, M.D.
Jonathan A. Uroskie, M.D.
PARTIAL AND TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY HOME EXERCISE PROGRAM
The home exercise program will assist your recovery and improve strength. It is important that you take
time to exercise every day. The exercise program will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and
should be done two times per day. If you are having any problems with the exercises, please call Sports
Medicine North at 978-818-6350.
Recovering from a partial or total knee replacement and returning to a more active lifestyle will take time. It
is important to be patient, to be an active participant in your exercise program, and to strictly follow the
guidelines outlined in the enclosed packet.
Important Information
Now that you are home, you must keep working on bending and straightening your leg, as well as help
increase the range of motion of your knee. This will enable you to walk, climb stairs and curbs, and sit on
chairs or on the toilet.
1. It will take approximately six months for the swelling in your knee to go down. Therefore, it is
important to ice your knee 3-4 times per day for at least the first six weeks after surgery. This should be
done for 10-20 minutes at a time. The best time to ice is after you exercise or do a lot of walking. To ice,
you can use storage sized Ziplock bags filled with ice, or two large (10″ X 14″) gel packs, which can be
purchased at a surgical supply store. The best way for icing your knee is with the knee extended, i.e.,
straight with a towel rolled under your ankle.
2. Try not to sit for more than 45 minutes at any given time because your knee may become stiff and/or
swelling of the entire leg may occur. If you wish to sit for longer periods of time, i.e., watching a movie
or TV., you should stand and walk a short distance and attempt to bend and straighten your knee several
times.
3. Do not sleep or sit with anything under your knee, i.e., a pillow.
4. If at anytime you notice persistent fever, swelling, pain, or drainage from your wound, immediately call
your surgeon.
5. It is important that all physicians and dentists caring for you to know that you have a joint prosthesis.
You will require antibiotics before and after any invasive procedures or dental work to protect against
infection. You will be given a “medical alert” card.
6. Your new knee may activate metal detectors in airports and department stores. This is noted on your
Sports Medicine North Orthopaedic Surgery, Inc. One Orthopedics Drive Peabody, MA 01960 Tel: (978) 818-6350
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