A Joint Decision ... Total Knee Replacement: Your Handbook for Success

If you think you can sit back and wait for your new knee to magically become fully functional after surgery, you are dreaming! Katy Vincent, who underwent a total knee replacement at age fifty-four, knows the hard work that is necessary to take control of recovery after a joint replacement. In this book, she reveals how she navigated her way back to her previously active lifestyle and physical fitness. As you read, learn how to: • boost your chances of having a fully functional knee again; • enhance your level of health by doing more work before your surgery; • take control of your recovery-and the outcome. Your surgeon can change out your knee for a new one, but it's up to you to put in the work to achieve a life of mobility and freedom. Get essential guidance to reduce pain and tips that will help you optimize success with the lessons and insights in this book.