Management of Swelling - Precautions and Positioning After Right Total Knee Replacement
- Swelling can be minimized by elevating the right 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:
- Do not put a towel roll or pillow under your right knee:
The content of this website is intended for individuals undergoing single sided total knee replacement for either the right or left knee. If you are undergoing total knee replacement for BOTH your knees on the same day then please review the content with your inpatient physical therapist or schedule a preoperative consult with our physical therapy outpatient center at 212.606.1213.