Patient Booklet Krames® Meniscus Surgery

Features

• Describes meniscus tears and procedure options and supports discussions with the health care team to set exectations and reinforce the patient role recovery Topics: knee anatomy- degenerative problems and different types of meniscus tears; deciding about surgery; pre- and post-op checklists
• using crutches; repair and resection procedures; risks and complications
• when to call the surgeon; newly rendered instructional art better indicates affected joints and prescribed movements for each exercise
• stretch or precaution; your recover
• pain management; self-care
• physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises 8 pages
• full-color photography and enhanced anatomical artwork