You should gradually increase your activities after surgery. However, some movements should be avoided to protect your new knee.
Do Not Twist or Pivot on Your Leg
- Always keep your toes and your upper body facing the same direction
- Take small steps when turning rather than pivoting on your leg
No Extreme Knee Bending
- Do not force your new knee to bend. It was not designed to bend into extreme positions.
- Do not squat to pick up objects from the floor. Use a reacher.
- Use a chair with the seat at a level higher than your knee (use a pillow on the seat to increase the height if necessary).
