Management of Swelling - Precautions and Positioning After Left Partial Knee Replacement

  • Swelling can be minimized by elevating the left leg when resting in bed
  • When elevating the leg, the ankle should be above the level of the heart and the knee must be straight:

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  • Do not put a towel roll or pillow under your left knee:

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Positioning in side lying
Sitting on a chair

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