Pre & PostOp Care of the Orthopedic Patient : Knee Replacement

This training utilizes a clinical pathways approach to care, beginning with preoperative management issues and continuing through discharge. Prosthetic designs and surgical approaches are discussed. Postoperative care information includes description of wound care, recovery goals, and physical therapy. It reviews the role of transition and home health services in caring for the patient with knee replacement surgery, and the specific nursing care issues in these settings.