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🏥 7 Tips for making successful knee replacement surgery- According to Dr Lavesh Agrawal MS Orthopedic (gold medalist) FIAS GERMANY FIJS BELGIUM. Follow these guidelines to help you have a knee replacement. 👉1-Take your recovery seriously Follow perform all the exercises your physical therapist recommends. & go to all your physical therapy sessions. 👉2-Avoid Unnecessary Stress on Your Knee... 👨🦽Do not lift any heavy objects that could place an excessive amount of stress on your artificial knee, 👨🦽avoid twisting your knee. Always be very mindful of your form when you bend down, kneel, and sit. 👉3-Take Recommended Supplements and Vitamins patients scheduled to take Vitamin D. & iron to help replenish blood count . Should take vitamins or supplements that can aid in your recovery. 👉4-Wear Compression Stockings Compression stockings can help reduce the risk of blood clots. keep them on at night or while lying down. 👉5-Use Ice and Heat Using ice on your knee can help reduce inflammation and pain. This is particularly effective for the first several days after surgery. 👉6-Maintain to reduce Weight if you are overweight you can risk developing osteoarthritis in your other knee. 👉7-Strengthen the Knee with Sensible Exercise. Exercise is important to help strengthen the muscles in your legs and improve overall blood flow. 🚶♂️@Take outside walks as soon as possible and increase the distance a bit each day. 🏊♀️@start activities like swimming, golf, gardening, and peddling on a stationary bike.🚴♀️ We hope you will find these tips helpful for a successful knee replacement. If you would like to find out if knee replacement surgery is right for you, request an appointment with us today.