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Measuring Knee Bend

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robyn81044
robyn81044

Can anyone tell me how I can measure myself, the bend in my knee?

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  • clive45466
    clive45466 robyn81044

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    Hi

    The straightening of the leg you can check in the bath, by using your hand under your knee or how much water is over your knee compared to the other one.

    The bend can be checked by sliding your foot towards your bum and compare how far you can slide it back. Compared to the working knee. You need around 115 degrees of bend to walk down stairs correctly.

    Good healing

    • johnny17592
      johnny17592 clive45466

      Posted

      IHave got my leg nice and straight im still struggling with the bend when im sat on a chair i can just about get my foot slightly under the chair im 3 months post op im going to see the surgeon who did my tkr on the 17th of December hes a bit of a stickler about the bend of the knee.
    • chrisa306driver
      chrisa306driver johnny17592

      Posted

      Sit further forward on the chair. This allows you to bend your knee more. Hold the bend for as long as you can. Then rest. Do it 5 or 6 times. This will really help
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