However, a TKR procedure has risks and patients can expect a painful rehabilitation lasting several months. Only when alternative treatments have been exhausted and simple pleasures of life no longer possible, should you consider knee replacement.
For patients whose surgeon recommends a TKR, this patient guide offers valuable information and advice for each step of their journey:

• TKR risks and alternatives
• Physical preparedness before surgery
• Home care planning before returning from the hospital
• Valuable tips on pain, sleep, food, motivation, and discipline
• Recovery expectations and realistic timelines.

As there is compelling evidence that pre-surgery exercises lower risks, help strengthen muscles, and improve flexibility and outcomes, the author has also made a free exercise class. These simple and low-impact exercises can be easily streamed and performed from your chair and your bed.
Yes, the journey involved pain and was very challenging, but the results can be miraculous. Every day, I wake up grateful for my TKR decision. I now feel years younger, and once again lead an active lifestyle with people I love. I am free of any pain or handicap.
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