What To Do If You Have A Fall After A TKR Surgery?
If you have had a knee replacement recently or are planning to get a TKR surgery to get relief from knee pain, you must be worried about the bad falls. No matter how careful we are, slips and falls are the worst unexpected accidents that can happen to anyone. In some cases, a bad fall that involves your surgical knee can lead to excess bleeding. These patients need immediate medical care. But, what’s the first thing you should do if you have a fall after knee replacement surgery?
Should you get up immediately or seek someone’s support?
Should you contact your doctor?
Most importantly, how do you know if your surgical joint is alright?
Let’s find out. Fall After TKR: How to Get Up Without Hurting the Surgical Knee Dr. Shailendra Patil, an orthopedic surgeon in Mumbai, advises you to take rest for the first few weeks after knee replacement surgery. You are advised to rest as much as possible, walk a little every day, and practice light exercises and meditation as recommended by your surgeon.
These physical activities combined with the rest will help speed up your healing procedure. But, what happens when you fall within the first few weeks of your healing? The worst that can happen is the damage to the prosthetic implant. If there is any serious damage to your knee implants, you might have to undergo another surgery. How to Get Up Safely After a Fall Following Knee Replacement Surgery Since you are still in your recovery phase, you should focus on getting up after a fall as carefully as possible. Mostly, people get so nervous and stressed that they get up instantly after a fall. Suppose you were walking down the stairs with your cane. You missed the last step and fell on the floor. The first thing you should do is check
Whether the surgical knee is injured
Is there any sign of bleeding?
If everything looks alright, sit in the same position for a moment, and see if there is any recliner or a chair near you. Drag yourself to the sofa and get up using your hands and the non-surgical leg. Do not put any pressure on the surgical knee. If you do not have any couch, stairs, or any physical support around or it is too hard for you to drag your legs, you should turn to your non-surgical leg for support. What to do to Prevent Falls after TKR Surgery? The tkr surgery in Mumbai is considered one of the most crucial and sensitive invasive procedures. The above technique makes sense for those who take a bad fall after the surgery, but your main goal should be to prevent such accidents. Here are a few tips for avoiding slips and falls after knee replacement.
Wear flats
Use a cane and walking support for the first few weeks
Practice strength exercises
Keep your legs stable and walk slowly
Avoid going to places with trip hazards
Don’t walk on slippery surfaces
Best Recovery Guidance After Knee Replacement Recovery after knee replacement is not just about surgery—it also depends on proper post-operative guidance and physiotherapy. Patients who follow the right rehab plan usually recover faster and walk confidently.
Dr. Shailendra Patil, a leading knee specialist in Mumbai who has performed 1000+ knee replacement surgeries, provides complete postsurgery recovery support, including:
Walking support timeline
Physiotherapy guidance
Swelling and pain management
Stair climbing techniques
Safe return to daily routine
Book a Consultation with Dr. Shailendra Patil If you have had a fall after knee replacement surgery or are planning robotic knee replacement in Mumbai, consult an orthopedic surgeon for expert guidance. Call/WhatsApp – 8369026337
