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isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=359</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetPain is a major concern for patients who are about to have total knee surgery. Post-operative knee replacement patients want to know what their life will be like after their surgery, how much discomfort they will have, and how many narcotics or other medications they will have to take. Educating yourself about pain before you are in pain can significantly reduce fears and help you mange your expectations. We recommend patients follow a simple mantra when practising pain management for total knee surgery: Rest, Ice, Medicate, Elevate. Rest Total knee surgery takes a large toll on the body, and for this reason, you cannot expect to resume your regular daily activities within four or five days after the surgery. Think of it this way, the damage caused to your knee joints happened over time; your healing and recovery will also need to happen over time. Pain, swelling, and over-activity are all related. The antidote to all three is rest. Being on your feet causes both pain and swelling. The knee is the biggest, most complex and nerve-rich joint in the body. When overused, the knee will react sharply, causing discomfort and pain. After the first week of your recovery, be [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/surgery/how-to-manage-pain-after-total-knee-replacement-surgery/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
