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Going up the stairs with two crutches Going up the stairs with one crutch and the railing Going down the stairs with two crutches Going down the stairs with one crutch and the railing Going up the Stairs with two crutches Move your body close to the first step Putting the allowed weight on the...

Physiotherapy Information for Health Professionals Weight Bearing Definitions: Non-Weight Bearing (NWB): No weight allowed. Feather Weight Bearing (FeWB or TTWB) : Minimal weight allowed (i.e. not enough to crush an eggshell under their foot). 50% Weight Bearing (50%WB): Up to half of patient’s body...

With the help of our generous community members, the Orthopaedics Program at University Hospital is on the leading edge of medical advances, living its mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care. Government funding is not enough to meet all our needs in advancing healthcare. Your...

This site is designed to be a guide and resource for patients and their families who are either waiting for or preparing for surgery at University Hospital. It describes how patients will move through the process starting pre-operatively to surgery and to the eventual discharge home. Through this...

For four to six weeks (as directed by your surgeon) following surgery, you will not be allowed to drive a vehicle. As a result, it is very important for you to have transportation arranged to take you to and from the hospital for your surgery and also to appointments with your surgeon, family...

For at least six weeks after surgery, you will be using either crutches or a walker. As a result, you will likely require help with meal preparation and homemaking tasks. If help from family and friends is limited or unavailable, you may be able to access services such as Meals on Wheels or private...

Although many patients are able to move well after surgery, they find they are unable to do everything for themselves when they return home. Movement restrictions and having to use an aid for walking for at least six weeks are often barriers to doing simple tasks like bathing, cleaning and preparing...

Pre-Admission Clinic Once your date for surgery has been set, you will have an appointment at the hospital prior to surgery in the Pre-Admission Clinic. The purpose of the Pre-Admission Clinic visit is to help you prepare for your surgery. Here we will talk to you about what will happen to you while...

Here are some tips for safety proofing your home before and after having your surgery: Lighting Always turn the lights on before going into a room and take a few seconds to let your eyes adjust. Use night lights, especially to light hallways, bathrooms and bedrooms. Make sure indoor and outdoor...

After knee replacement surgery, you will be taught an exercise program that you will be responsible to continue with for the first two weeks after surgery. As you improve and progress from your surgery, you will be introduced to new exercises that are appropriate for your recovery level. You should...