After Knee Replacement: Keeping Your Knee Healthy

Do’s:

• Place your knee comfortably as you go about daily activities.

• Exercise and walk every day as directed by your healthcare provider.

• Use an ice pack if your knee starts to swell or feel tender.

Don’ts:

• Don't twist your knee. Turn your whole body instead.

• Don't jump or do any impact activity. It could loosen your new knee joint.

• Don't force movements, such as bending your knee too far.

• Don't put a pillow behind your knee when you are resting. This may keep you from straightening it fully. 

Follow-up care

Your orthopedic surgeon will schedule follow-up exams to make sure that your knee is healing the right way. Use this time to ask any questions you have about your recovery or activities.