Joint Replacement

Your surgeon removed and reshaped your damaged bones, then put your new artificial knee joint in place.

Notes submitted to the Attendance Office must include following:

• By the time you go home, you should be able to walk with a walker or crutches without needing much help. You may need to use these walking aids for up to 3 months. You should also be able to dress yourself with only a little help and get into and out of your bed or a chair by yourself. You should also be able to use the toilet without much help.
• Over time, you should be able to return to your former level of activity. You will need to avoid some sports, such as downhill skiing or contact sports like football and soccer. But, you should be able to do low impact activities, such as hiking, gardening, swimming, playing tennis, and golfing.
• A physical therapist may visit you at home to make sure your home is set up safely for you as you recover.