If I need to carry something in one hand want hand do I use the crutch in, the side I had the new knee or the other side.
And are there any oils or creams at there I could use to help to lossen up the leg.
2006-09-26 20:12:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
don't carry anything with your hands you need them to control your crutches (the last thing you need to happen is a crutch slipping out of your hands and falling onto your new knee), get a bag that you can sling over your shoulder to carry things in and have it on the side your good knee is on as that is load bearing the new knee isnt, as for rubbing oil ask your physiotherapist or a pharmicist they will give you professional and educated advice not the drivel your going to get here
2006-09-26 20:19:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always keep the crutch on the side of the replacement because they knee doesn't have the power to support it self yet. If you don't keep weight of it you could wind up back in surgery I know I did not listen and had to have the hardwear replaced. There are no creams but use alot of ice and messages help alot that will be your best bet messaging the knee with loosen things up and get it moving
2006-09-27 03:22:43 · answer #2 · answered by melindarix@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend you could use Arnica, Rhus Tox and Ruta homeopathic tablets. They wouldn't interfere with anything you're on - unless you're taking anything for blood or blood pressure.
They'll help you heal up really fast by working on the muscles, ligaments and tendons to pull the whole thing together.
Don't use Arnica cream because it will inflame the skin round the injury site, so you need to take the internal tablets.
Lavender oil will help heal the wound, as would calendula tincture or cream.
Not having needed crutches to date, I would imagine you should use the crutch on the new knee side as that's the weaker side.
Good luck, hope you heal up quickly.
2006-09-27 03:50:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carry a backpack. Talk to your surgeon about weight bearing activities. You should be able to be partial weight bearing within days.
The length or time depends on a few things. First, is the prosthesis cemented or non-cemented? Cemented will allow you to be weight bearing sooner. What approach did the surgeon use? Was it minimally invasive or quad sparing? If the quad were not cut, the muscle will function sooner than if it is cut?
Your best bet is to discuss it with your surgeon and your physical therapist.
2006-09-27 03:25:37 · answer #4 · answered by Matthew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use the crutch to support the side you have had the knee replacement. Gentle exercise will ease any stiffness. You should have seen a physiotherapist whilst in hospital who would have advised you about exercises.
2006-09-27 03:30:53 · answer #5 · answered by eliserobynlisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have just had it done,you should be carrying anything except youself on crutches!!!get some one else to carry it.after a few months of physio...then you can start thinking of carrying stuff.
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2006-09-27 03:20:24 · answer #6 · answered by boo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont put weight on it...bed rest...and use crutches as directed by ur surgeon
2006-09-27 03:20:29 · answer #7 · answered by shakiff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋