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Knee Replacement
> After the Operation - Day 2 &
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Day 2
- Dressing will be done and drainage tube will be
removed: The dressing will become smaller
, so that you can exercise your knee better.
- The same set of exercises you did yesterday will be done today.
- The epidural will continue in reduced dosage:
You will be given mild pain relieving tablets.
- For the patients operated on single knee, today is the last day of
antibiotic course. After the last dose, your intravenous line will be
removed.
Day 3
- The epidural tube will be removed.
- The urinary catheter will be removed.
- Your exercise programme will continue.
- The CPM angle will be increased to 40 degrees.
- You will be made to stand up with the help of a walker and may be
allowed to walk few steps if your condition permits.
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