Side Lying Positioning - Precautions and Positioning After Right Total Knee Replacement
- It is easier to keep your knee straight when sleeping on your back than when sleeping on your side. However, you can sleep on your side provided your right knee is straight:
- Do not bend your right knee in this position:
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.