12117 - Getting Ready for Knee Replacement (Spanish)

Fresh, updated look and feel includes engaging full-color photography. Enhanced anatomical artwork details damaged knee and artificial knee prosthesis, including a partial prosthesis. Newly rendered instructional art better indicates affected joints and prescribed movements for each exercise, stretch or precaution. Supports discussions with the health care team to set expectations and reinforce the patient role and responsibilities. * Exercises to strengthen leg muscles involved in surgery * Upper body exercises to build muscles needed for using walkers and crutches * Benefits of pool therapy, walking programs * Other preparations: losing weight, preparing the home * Exercise record * 8 pages, full-color photography, illustrations and enhanced anatomical artwork