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Post-Op Total Knee Arthroplasty

Post-Op Total Knee Arthroplasty

Update: 2025-09-24
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Helga is two days post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and reports moderate knee pain and stiffness. Her knee range of motion is 0–45 degrees, and her incision is well-approximated with mild edema. Which intervention is MOST appropriate to prioritize during this session?

A) Full weight bearing on the surgical leg

B) Low-intensity range of motion exercises to increase knee flexion

C) Ambulation with a rollator walker for at least 200 feet

D) Manual lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling

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Post-Op Total Knee Arthroplasty

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Kyle Rice