Aza - TKR Pamphlet

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1. FRONT PAGE

For the front page/Cover, have a catchy

title for example title that people knew and can

understand, use suitable colours to attract

people of see it, dont use only black and white

and also attract peoples attention by putting a

suitable picture of the information that we wantto give.(http://www.ltag.education.tas.gov.au)

TOTAL KNEE

REPLACEMENT

(TKR)

NURHAZALINA BT ROSEYHS224/05Bacs In Physiotherapy (Hons)UiTM PUNCAK ALAM

2. INTRODUCTION HOW IT WRITTEN

Explain the disease, pathophysiology,

anatomy of the intervention,causes

and other realiable information

(WHAI IT IS)

Total Knee replacement(TKR) or knee

arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to

replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the

knee joint to relieve the pain and disability

of osteoarthritis.

(CAUSES)

1. Osteoarthritis,

2. rheumatoid arthritis

3. traumatic arthritis

4. Osteoporosis does not typically

cause knee pain, deformity, or

inflammation and is not a reason to

perform knee replacement.

(REASONS THAT MAY BENEFIT FROM

TKR INCLUDE)

1. Severe knee pain eg: advancedosteoarthritis

2. Moderate or severe knee pain while

resting, either day or night

3. Chronic knee inflammation and

swelling

4. Knee deformity: a bowing in or out

5. Knee stiffness: inability to bend andstraighten

6. Failure to obtain pain relief fromnon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

7. Inability to tolerate orcomplications from pain medications

8. Failure to substantially improvewith other treatments such as cortisone

injections, physical therapy, or othersurgeries

According Hardisty, J(2008), Puttingpictures in the text of a column can causereaders to thinkthat the column has finished, or to losetheir place when movingover the picture to find where the textcontinues beneath.

(DO AND DONTS AFTER AND BEFORESURGERY)
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Use the simple word to give

understanding to peopleof how to read

and follow the instruction.

(Hardisty, J, 2008)

(IMPORTANT INFORMATION)

At home, keep working on bending andstraightening leg, as well as help increasethe range of motion of your knee. This willenable you to walk, climb stairs, and sit onchairs or on the toilet.

1.Ice to decrease pain and inflammation.

Apply for 15 minutes, 3-4 times per days

2. Try not to sit for more than 45 minutes atany given time because your knee maybecome stiff and/or swelling of the entire legmay occur. If you wish to sit for longerperiods of time, i.e., watching a movieor TV., you should stand and walk a shortdistance and attempt to bend andstraighten your knee several times.

3. Do not sleep or sit with anything under

your knee eg: a pillow.

4. If at anytime you notice persistent fever,swelling, pain, or drainage from your wound,immediately call your surgeon.

5. It is important that all physicians anddentists caring for you to know that youhave a joint prosthesis.You will require antibiotics before and afterany invasive procedures or dental work toprotect against infection.

6. Your new knee may activate metaldetectors in airports and department stores.This is noted on yourself.

If we want do and put the picture,

make sure have subtitle and the

details also the sequence on how to

do the exercise. This is how will

people understand the picture andcan follow the instruction correctly.

Use simple word to explain it.

(EXERCISE FOR THE KNEE)

1- ANKLE PUMPS:Lie your back with knee straight, bendankle up and down as far as possible inboth directions. Repeat with otherleg.Hold 5 Sec

2.STATIC INNER RANGEWith your legs straight and a towel rolled upunder your ankle, press knee down forcontractingyour thigh muscle. Hold for 5 seconds andthen relax. Repeat with other leg.

Dangerous Activity After Surgery

Jogging orrunning

Contactsports

Jumping sports

High impactaerobics

Activity Exceeding Usual

Recommendations After Surgery

Vigorouswalking orhiking

Skiing

Tennis

Repetitivelifting exceeding50 pounds

Repetitiveaerobic stairclimbing

Expected Activity After Surgery

Recreational walking

Swimming

Golf

Driving

Light hiking

Recreationalbiking

Ballroomdancing

Normal stairclimbing


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3- STRAIGHT LEG RAISE:While lying flat on your back with youruninvolved leg bent and your foot flat on thesurface, tighten your thigh and lift yourinvolved leg. Keep your knee straight. Onlylift to the height of the uninvolved knee.Repeat with other leg.

4. BICYCLEThree times per weeks for 15-20 minutes.To mobilize the knee flexibility

5. Sitting Kick

Sit in a sturdy chair. Straighten your knee as

much as possible. Hold for 5 seconds. Slowlylower your leg down and relax.

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