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My husband has patella knee surgery with screws and bands 10 days ago in outpatient surgery. He is

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Carolyn12227
Carolyn12227

He is 67 and came home hours after surgery. He has fallen 6 times and can hardly stand with crutches. He is really weak and disoriented. The Dr changed pain meds to tramadoll but he is in terrible pain and weak. Could something other than knee becausing this or is this normal. I am 67 and taking care of him alone

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    laurel65763 Carolyn12227

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    Ice, elevate leg and rest. A walker is more stable than crutches. Pain medicine can contribute to fatigue and disorientation. His leg needs time to heal, although movement is important, it needs to be done safely to prevent injury from a fall. How does his presurgical status-mental, physical and emotional compare to his current state? Ask for help from friends and family to prevent caretaker burnout. 
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