During your surgery and rehabilitation, you'll work closely with a healthcare team that can include the following people:
An Orthopaedic Surgeon will perform your knee replacement
surgery and monitor your recovery.
Nurses will prep you before surgery, care for you after
surgery, and help you manage post-operative pain.
A Physical Therapist (PT) will help you strengthen the
muscles around your prosthetic hip, teach you exercises that will help increase
your range of motion, and show you how to get in and out of bed correctly.
An Occupational Therapist (OT) will teach you how to
safely perform common daily activities.
A Case Manager will discuss hospital discharge plans
with you.
During your surgery and rehabilitation, you'll work closely with a healthcare team that can include the following people:
