My Guide to Total Knee Replacement

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1 My Guide to Total Knee Replacement Queen Elizabeth Hospital Between 2:30 and 3:30 pm the day before your surgery, phone Same Day Surgery at / to find out the time to arrive the day of surgery. If your surgery is scheduled for a Monday make the call on the Friday before that date. If the day before your scheduled surgery is a holiday call the last business day (Monday to Friday) before the date. Revised May 2018 Q 57-H-59 4/18

2 Contact Information Patient Name: Surgery Date: Surgeon: Surgeon s Office Number: Occupational Therapist: (Name & Number) Physiotherapist: (Name & Number) Provincial Website for information 2

3 Table of Contents Introduction...4 Why Do I Need My Knee Replaced...5 Be Prepared for Your Surgery...6 What to Bring to Hospital...8 Additional Information...9 Day Before Surgery Instructions...10 Preparation...10 Medication...11 What to Expect the Day of Surgery...12 Admitting/Tests & Monitoring...11 Medications / Same Day Surgery...12 The Operating Room...13 The Recovery Room...13/14 What to Expect Following Your Surgery...15 Day of Surgery...15 Day Day Day 3-until discharge...17 Discharge from hospital...18 When to contact your surgeon...19 Managing at Home...19 Getting into & out of Bed...20 Dressing yourself...20 Using the bathroom...20 Getting into & out of a car...21 Bathing independently...21 Assistive Equipment...22 Equipment needed for walking...23 Appendices: List of Vendors for Equipment & Supplies Patient Carepath Exercises 3

4 Introduction Now that you are going to have knee replacement surgery, it is important to know all you can about it. This includes: why you need your knee replaced what you will have in place of your knee what you can expect before, during and after surgery what you can do to help make your surgery a success This guide will help answer these questions. Take the time to read it with your family and friends, especially those who will be giving you some help. You and they will have the benefit of knowing what you should do to get ready for your surgery, what will happen during your stay in the hospital, and what you can do to get back on your feet after surgery. 4

5 Why Do I need My Knee Replaced? Most people have a knee replacement because the padding (cartilage) between the bones has worn away and the bones are rubbing against each other. This causes pain and stiffness in the knee. If you have this problem, the pain might be keeping you awake at night. It may be causing you to cut back or stop doing your normal everyday activities, such as working, going for a walk, going up and down stairs, gardening and shopping. A knee replacement means the damaged knee is removed and replaced with an artificial knee joint (prosthesis) made of metal and plastic. The pain should stop or you should feel only a low level of pain or discomfort and your knee should be more flexible with the new parts. Your orthopedic surgeon will choose the best prosthesis design for your knee problem. 5

6 Be Prepared for Your Surgery You need to stop or cut down on smoking to help decrease breathing problems after surgery You need to arrange for a caregiver to be accessible to you and check on you for the first 5-7 days after discharge from hospital. You will be taught Range of Motion/ Strengthening Exercises; See handout. Practice as instructed before coming to hospital. Same Day Admission Surgery means that your surgery is scheduled the same day you are admitted to the hospital. On the day of your surgery, report to the Admitting Department promptly at the instructed time. If you become ill before surgery, visit your family physician, or notify your surgeon. If you must cancel your surgery, notify your surgeon at least 48 hours before your surgery date. If you are unable to contact your surgeon, notify the OR Booking office ( ) or Pre-Surgery Clinic staff ( ) In the event of a sudden unexpected illness or situation the day before surgery, notify OR Booking ( ) before 4:00 pm weekdays; or the Admitting Department ( ) during the evening, night, or on weekends. If you have been a patient in a hospital (or long term care facility) outside of PEI or Canada within one year prior to your surgery date, please inform the Pre-Surgery Clinic Staff and your surgeon. 6

7 Between 2:30 and 3:30 pm the day before your surgery, phone Same Day Surgery at / to find out the time to arrive the day of surgery. If your surgery is scheduled for a Monday make the call on the Friday before that date. If the day before your scheduled surgery is a holiday call the last business day (Monday to Friday) before the date. 7

8 What to Bring to the Hospital Day of Surgery Bring: 1. Only a small amount of money. 2. You PEI Health card and any private insurance cards. 3. In a plastic bag please have : Teaching booklet Breathing Exerciser Prescription medication in pharmacy containers, including insulin, eye drops, inhalers and over the counter medication. The Hospital is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Any belongings (personal items, valuables & electronic devices, etc.) should be given to your family/escort prior to you going to the operating room. Please leave all personal belongings in your vehicle or with your family until after you have been transferred to your inpatient unit. The following items will be helpful during your admission All personal care items (eyeglass case, shaver) Toiletry items (scent free) Foot wear that has good grips on the bottom, full heel support, closed heel and toe; no high heels or sandals. You will not need any personal clothing until day 3 at which time a family member can bring some in for you. Please keep in mind that space is very limited in your room 8

9 Additional Information QEH is Smoke Free. QEH is Scent Free. Please leave all perfumes/ colognes home. Telephones are available at your bedside. Instructions on how to connect and disconnect the telephone are available on the nursing units. You will be billed by Aliant on your home phone bill or billed by mail, if your account is not with Aliant. TVs are available for rent on a daily/weekly basis. Pastoral/ spiritual care services are available. Ask your nurse for assistance or call There are three options for food or snacks: Hospital Cafeteria: Abegweit Room 1 st Floor Coffee Shop: Crema coffee Main Floor The Royal Pantry Main Floor Hours of operation for each are posted at that location. 9

10 Day Before Surgery Instructions When to Stop Eating and Drinking Before Surgery Do NOT eat food after midnight before surgery day Do NOT chew gum, do not eat mints or candy after midnight before surgery day Clear fluids can be taken up to 3 hours prior to your scheduled surgery time (this time will be provided to you when you call Same Day surgery the day before surgery) Examples of Clear Fluids are: water, popsicles, Jell-o, fruit juices without pulp, sport drinks (Gatorade) or carbonated beverages including dark soda (cola), clear tea and black coffee (no milk). Clear fluids DOES NOT include: milk, dairy products or alcoholic beverages. Avoid smoking or drinking alcohol 24 hours before your operation. As instructed perform the (gentle) 10 minute scrub of your knee and the area around it, the night before, and again the morning of surgery using the brushes which were given to you during your teaching visit. After you do the scrubs, you must wash the area with a damp face cloth or shower/ bath to remove the sticky residue left from the brushes. Do not apply any creams or lotions to your skin. Do not shave your leg during the week preceding surgery. Remove all makeup and nail polish. Remove and leave at home, all jewelry (including body piercing, etc). If rings cannot be removed, please have them cut off prior to arriving at the hospital for your surgery. Any rings left on will have to be cut off or your surgery will be cancelled. 10

11 Medications Follow all instructions about your medications, herbal supplements, vitamins and over the counter pills given to you by your doctor and/or nurse. Please make sure you are clear on all the instructions about your medications. Unless instructed otherwise, prescribed medication usually taken in the morning should be taken on the day of surgery by 6:30 a.m. with a sip of water only. Use any inhalers (e.g. Atrovent, Ventolin) on a regular routine basis the week before your surgery and the morning of surgery. Do NOT take diabetic pills or insulin on the day of surgery; bring your insulin to the hospital with you the morning of surgery. Do NOT take fluid pills the morning of surgery only if the nurse in the Presurgery clinic has told you to do so. If you are started on any new medications, including over the counter medications, before your surgery, please contact the Pre- Surgery Clinic. If you are taking blood thinners, anticoagulation medication, follow the doctor s orders for stopping these before your surgery. Remember to bring your list of medications and the medications themselves in their original pharmacy containers. 11

12 What to Expect the Day of Surgery Admitting Arrive at the hospital at the specified time On the day of your surgery, come through the main entrance of the hospital to the Admitting Department, located to your right You will be directed to Same Day Surgery, where the nurses will help prepare you for surgery. Tests & Monitoring You will have your temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation taken. You may have an intravenous (IV) started Your chart and necessary paperwork will be prepared Medications You will receive medications if ordered by your surgeon and/or anesthetist. Same Day Surgery You will empty your bladder before going to the Operating Room. Your surgeon and anesthetist will visit you. Your surgeon will put a mark/their initials on your operative leg. Your family/friends will be directed to a surgery waiting room. It takes approximately 1 ½ hours to do your surgery. 12

13 The Operating Room The surgical team includes: your surgeon, a surgical assistant, the anesthetist, and 2-3 surgery nurses. Anesthetist: Gives you medications/ anesthetic during your surgery, and monitors your progress. Nurses: prepare the room for your surgery, and assist with your care. The staff will provide support, comfort and information for you Equipment that May Be Used Various IV (intravenous) solutions which are used to replace body fluids lost during surgery and to administer medications. Monitors that continually display your heart rate and rhythm on a screen. Blood pressure cuff. Oxygen Equipment and oxygen saturation clip. Drainage system attached to your incision to drain excess fluid. The Recovery Room/PACU (Postoperative Anesthetic Care Unit) After surgery you will be taken to the Recovery Room where you will be cared for by a nurse. You will be in the Recovery Room approximately 1-1 ½ hours. As you wake up, noises may sound louder than usual. You may experience: blurred vision dry mouth chills 13

14 The nurse will: frequently check your vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure) remind you to take deep breaths. medicate you for pain or burning sensation in your knee, and/or nausea as needed frequently check your dressing or large bandage. You may have a special knee splint which will be removed approximately 3 days after surgery. take you to your room on the Nursing Unit when your condition is stable. You may have an x-ray of your operative knee while in the Recovery Room. 14

15 What to Expect Following Your Surgery You will be guided through a plan of care where the goal is to have you ready to go home in 3-4 days after surgery. Keep in mind the length of stay in hospital can be different for each person. Depending upon bed availability, you may be in a CO-ED room (meaning in a room with patients of the opposite sex). Immediately After Surgery Do your deep breathing and coughing, and leg circulation exercises as instructed. Use your breathing exerciser (10 cup raises) every hour when you are awake for the first 48 hrs. You may have a liquid diet to diet as tolerated, depending upon the type of anesthetic used, which will gradually increase as you can tolerate it. You will be given pain medication as needed. It is important that you take medication regularly to be comfortable. If the pain is causing you to be uncomfortable, do not hesitate to ask your nurse for medication. Medication for nausea is available if needed. Ask your nurse. 15

16 Day 1 (First day after surgery) You may have an x-ray of your operative knee. You will have blood work drawn. Continue exercises as on Day of Surgery. Physiotherapy staff will review your circulation and breathing exercises. You will then be helped by staff to the chair and/or the bathroom. You may walk further. You will be advised on proper technique for getting in and out of bed. You will also be advised as to how much weight you can put on your operated leg (likely as much as you can tolerate). You will be using a walker for support and this will be provided for use during your hospital stay. Physiotherapy staff will help you begin range of motion and strengthening exercises for your operated knee. You will be expected to do your exercises on your own each day as well. You will have rest periods daily during your stay. Activity as tolerated. Day 2 You are expected to increase your activity each day. You will walk as far as possible with a walker and assistance of one to two people. Physiotherapy staff will continue range of motion and strengthening exercises. You will be expected to do your exercises on your own each day as well. Your bandages/dressings will be removed and replaced with a large bandaid type dressing which will be replaced as necessary until it is no longer needed. You can start using ice for pain relief at this time, as often as every hour for 10 minutes. Your nurse or therapist can get it for you. Your Intravenous (IV) may be removed if you are able to tolerate liquids/food. 16

17 Continue your breathing and circulation exercises. Your bowels may not move for several days. This is normal after surgery. You will be given medication as necessary. Day 3 Until Discharge You will be working very hard to get ready for discharge. You should progress the distance you walk each day. When you and your therapist are comfortable, you can walk independently with the walker. You will progress to a cane by aid of your therapist if appropriate before discharge. You will practice climbing stairs with your therapist, prior to discharge, if you have steps either inside or outside of your home. You will practice getting dressed with or without aides. You will practice functional transfers with an Occupational Therapist, including bathtub and car. You will have bloodwork drawn today. 17

18 Discharge from Hospital You will be discharged 3-4 days after surgery. You need to arrange for a caregiver to be accessible to you and check on you for the first 5-7 days after discharge, depending on your needs and supports at home. Please be prepared to let the pre-surgery clinic staff know what your plans are on discharge. Discharge time is 11:00 am. Your staples (clips) will be removed approximately days after your surgery. Arrangements will be made for these to be removed. You will receive an appointment time for the Orthopedic Clinic with your surgeon for approximately 2 weeks for staple removal or 6 weeks for a follow up appointment, from your surgery date. You will be given discharge instructions and if any teaching is required, this will be provided prior to discharge (e.g. how to give self-injections, etc.). If you require outpatient physiotherapy, you will be referred to your closest hospital or can make arrangements to be seen in a private clinic. You should have equipment ready for when you leave the hospital. The therapist(s) will have provided you with a list of recommended equipment and a vendor list where you may purchase/rent this equipment. 18

19 When To Contact Your Surgeon Contact your surgeon if you have: chills or fever (temperature 38 C/100 F or greater), increased redness or swelling in your knee incision, severe pain that prescribed medication does not control, drainage from your incision, pain or swelling in the calf of either leg. For immediate concerns, go to the Emergency Department of the nearest hospital. For the Future If you develop an infection at any time (urine, tooth, throat, etc.), contact your family doctor. If you are scheduling any dental work, notify your dentist that you have had a knee replacement. He/she may wish to give you some antibiotics prior to dental work. Managing at Home Your Occupational Therapist will work with you to teach you new ways of doing things so that you may be as independent as possible on your return home from hospital. The following is a summary of tips to perform various activities after your surgery. 19

20 Getting in Bed Use a firm bed; avoid low beds Sit down on the edge of the bed with your operated leg out in front Get in bed leading with the operated leg first, if possible Getting out of Bed If possible, get out of bed toward the non-operated side Straighten your operated leg out in front before standing Be sure to have your balance before using the walker or crutches Dressing Yourself Sitting on a high firm chair makes dressing easier Wear loose clothes Wear light shoes with good support **If you have difficulty dressing yourself, the OT will show you how to use special devices to assist you. Using the Bathroom Raised toilet seat makes it easier to get on/off toilet Extend operated leg in front of you before sitting and standing 20

21 Getting In and Out of a Car Park away from the curb Push the front passenger seat back to provide more leg space Place a garbage bag in the seat to allow your body to turn easier Back your body up to the car Place one hand on the seat and the other hand on the car frame (Note: have someone hold the door to prevent it closing on you) Put operated leg out in front of you Slowly lower yourself to the seat Slide back as far as you can go Swing your legs into the car * To get out, do the reverse. Bathing Independently For the first 6-8 weeks, a tub transfer bench is recommended Back up to the bench Extend operated leg in front of you Slowly lower yourself into sitting Swing legs into the tub Slide over to the center of the bench To get out of the tub, do the reverse 21

22 Assistive Equipment The following is a list of equipment that may assist you in your everyday activities following surgery. They are recommended for your safety and will enable you to complete tasks independently when you return to your home. You will be shown this equipment at the Pre-Surgery Clinic. Your Occupational Therapist (OT) and/or Physiotherapist (PT) will go over exact equipment recommendations upon discharge. He/she will review which devices you will need and where you can purchase or rent equipment. Bathroom Equipment Raised Toilet Seat Bathtub Transfer Bench Hand-Held Shower Non-Skid Mat Grab Bars Raised Toilet Seat with Arms Bathtub Transfer Bench 22

23 Equipment Needed for Walking Walker as prescribed by your physiotherapist Single Point Cane Crutches Fixed Two-Wheeled Walker 23

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