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At last the first book to focus on knee replacement surgery, something over a million people are facing at any given time. Each year, large numbers of people decide to have knee replacement surgery (TKA) - and that number is growing quickly. Here is required reading for everyone undergoing or contemplating this surgery, their family members and their health-care professionals. It outlines all the issues to consider prior to surgery. Then it maps the road to recovery in chapters that offer week-by-week exercises, practical tips and support. Postoperative rehabilitation is vital to the success of a TKA and is as important to one's life as the surgery itself. The book concentrates extensively on this aspect. It offers 145 exercises, 190 illustrations and photos, and an extensive Q&A at the end of each chapter.
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The medical definition of arthritis relates to the breakdown, or wearing away, of the cartilage surfaces on the ends of the bones inside the joint. Read the first page
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a wonderful book, very readable and invaluable for anyone contemplating this surgery. Whatever else you spend a little money on for your rehab, this comes top of your wish-list.
Info on pre-op preparation, the surgery itself and the vital post-op exercises. Knowledge is power. Even though American, it is very relevant in UK.
Word of warning...if you do the programme as described, you'll never have time to sleep/eat! They are rightly very enthusiastic about the post-op work, but be aware that some rest is needed too!
My knee replacement would not have been as successful without this book; can't say more than that!
Info on pre-op preparation, the surgery itself and the vital post-op exercises. Knowledge is power. Even though American, it is very relevant in UK.
Word of warning...if you do the programme as described, you'll never have time to sleep/eat! They are rightly very enthusiastic about the post-op work, but be aware that some rest is needed too!
My knee replacement would not have been as successful without this book; can't say more than that!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is invaluable to anyone contemplating knee replacement surgery or already committed to it. Not only does it give useful information about preparing for the surgery (I wish I had had the book two months ahead!) but it also has a week by week summary of how you will be feeling, what you should be doing exercise-wise, and what to avoid. The photos and descriptions of exercises are excellent and there are pool and hot tub exercises as well as land-based ones. I read and reread this book in the weeks after my surgery. It was reassuring and supportive. A key feature is that one of the authors, a physi with a PhD, has had two knee replacements himself. His personal perspective was very useful.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very useful book for anyone contemplating a new knee! Packed with information - maybe a bit too much for some people, but detail can always be skipped!
American, but basics are the same the world over, & much useful preparation is included.
American, but basics are the same the world over, & much useful preparation is included.
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Total Knee replacement & rehabilitation
Excellent!! This book is a must for anyone who is have or contemplating knee replacement surgey. Helps you understand the healing process and motivates you to do the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Charlotte Fairs
You kneed it.
This book is spot on and a great thing to buy for anyone having knee replacement. My wife has found it both informative and a great guide.
Published 4 months ago by Dibs
TKR patient.....
Brilliant. I wish I had got the book before I had my TKR as it would have made life a lot easier. It is 3 months since my TKR and I am still reading the book and finding out more... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. L. Eggleton
One of my best book purchases ever
The only thing I regret is not having obtained this book before my surgery, rather than two months after. Now, at four months post-op, I regularly refer to it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Dolores Protagoras-Lianos MD
for knee replacement problems
I have problems after a TKR (not the fault of the surgery) and this was quite a lot of help. I have passed it on now and hope it helps
Published 23 months ago by jenny Cee
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