Knee Replacement

Question 1

General transfer techniques

Answer 1

★ encourage weight-bearing as recommended by the surgeon

★ encourage knee flexion / extension as allowed by pain level and recommended by surgeon

★ provide support for unstable joint

★ typically the client may bend freely at the hips

★ use of armrests is essential to encourage the use of UEs with transfers

Question 2

Stand-to-sit

Answer 2

Client backs up to the chair, extends the operated leg forward, reaches back for the armrests, and lowers to a sitting position

Question 3

Sit-to-stand

Answer 3

★ both feet are placed slightly forward

★ arms raise the body from the chair

★ client bends at hips to stand