Jacob Said:

Are there total knee replacement options, other than traditional artificial joint replacement surgery?

We Answered:

Homeopathy prevents the need for surgery in many cases.

Elsie Said:

How long should she be on the mobilizer after knee replacement surgery?

We Answered:

This is usually done while in Hospital after the surgery by a Physiotherapist. The idea is to get the new knee to 'bend' to a certain degree, so exercise is done almost right away. The machine bends the knee for you, until your muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves get used to the idea of bending the knee, so it could be once a day for 7 days, depending on how long it takes to retrain. Friend of mine had two knee replacements and was told 'We have given you a new knee and now you have forgotten how to use it!' Mind you her knees, both were almost 'fixed' so it took over one year for her to relearn how to bend a knee! Best of Luck

Jacqueline Said:

what is the usual hospital stay following knee replacement surgery?

We Answered:

.My husband had total knee replacement surgery, & was in the hospital 3 days,in rehab. for 5 weeks & off work for 10 weeks all total. You might think OMG but if you are living in pain now, boy another world is about to open for you. When everything is healed up you will be able to get out & walk 2 miles with little or no effort. Good luck

Dean Said:

How long till my knee feels better after total knee replacement surgery?

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Seems like a week is not enough of therapy for a knee replacement. Did they tell you yo continue these procedures at home? My brother had his knees done and I believe it was almost a month for him. He even used crutches for a week. Therapy has to keep bending your knee until it reaches a certain level of bending. Did you achieve that? If not, you need to go back to therapy. I would call the Surgeon who did it and inform him/her of how you feel. You might try medlineplus medical website and click on health topics. You could also try the mayoclinic.com. Wishing for you the very best young lady and good luck with that knee replacement.

Leslie Said:

Are there ways to get knee replacement surgery paid for?

We Answered:

Some states have medi-care. California has CenCal. Check with the local Social Services or Welfare program where you live. They might have what you're looking for. If not, then check with local doctors and hospitals in the yellow pages to see if they will let his parents pay on a sliding scale based on their income. It will be much less than the regular costs.